If you like limited edition off-roaders, Jeep has just launched a year-long program that taps directly into the country’s wartime roots. The brand is calling it ‘Operation Airdrop’, referring to the Willys Jeep which was dropped onto the battlefields of Europe in 1941. That vehicle defined the brand’s identity and served as a crucial instrument in the war effort 85 years ago.
Building on a legacy built over more than eight and a half decades and seven million Wranglers sold to date, Operation Airdrop also provides the structure for Jeep’s Twelve 4 Twelve program, which will see Jeep introduce a new limited edition Wrangler on the 12th of each month over the next year. This gives you a predictable acquisition timeline, and Jeep says they will include hidden visual clues in each video and on Jeep.com, and you can follow the springs to see what comes next.
“The first release in our Twelve 4 Twelve series is the Jeep Wrangler Moab 392 edition, a purpose-built powerhouse that delivers exceptional value and performance. Designed with a no-nonsense, back-to-basics philosophy, it proudly reflects the core heritage of the Jeep brand.” – Bob Broderdorf, CEO of Jeep.
The first release is a 2026 Wrangler Moab 392, and although the Wrangler range and wider market has gradually shifted towards electrification, this model retains the 6.4-litre V8 with 470 hp and 470 Nm of torque. In terms of off-road hardware, you get a 2.72-to-1 Selec Trac full-time transfer case, 4.56 axle ratio, 35-inch all-terrain and 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels.
If you split your riding between city streets and tough trails, that combination delivers practicality and capability without any aftermarket work. If you regularly deal with sludge or stagnant water, the cold air intake hood with water separator comes in handy.
Inside, you get heated Nappa leather, a premium Alpine system and a 12.3-inch screen. Two options meaningfully expand the possibilities. The Sky One Touch power top gives you quick access to the open air, while an 8,000-pound Warn winch covers recovery without any third-party installations. The starting MSRP is $79,995, excluding destination.
All this is happening as Stellantis undergoes a broader restructuring under new CEO Antonio Filosa. The group has committed $13 billion for its US brands. Tim Kuniskis now steps into a newly formed role as head of American Brands. He retains his role as CEO of the Truck brand and now works at Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge to improve marketing alignment and strengthen dealer relationships. You can already see that shift as Ram confirms its return to NASCAR in 2026 after reviving HEMI V8s.
The Moab 392 fits into this larger strategy and is inspired by the 60th anniversary of the Easter Jeep Safari. The American automaker also notes that it continues to support projects that protect the Moab, Rubicon and Mojave regions. The next monthly airdrop arrives on December 12. Watch this space.
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