Elbit Wins Contract for 'Iron Fist' Protection Systems for U.S. Army Bradley IFVs
A few days ago the US Army unveiled a new variant of the Bradley M2A4E1 fighting vehicle, marking the first time it is equipped with an Active Protection System "Iron Fist Light" manufactured by Elbit Systems
Eyal Boguslavsky
| 05/05/2024
Photo: US Army
Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has announced that it has been awarded an initial contract worth approximately $37 million to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) for upgrades to the U.S. Army's Bradley M2A4E1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs). The contract will be carried out over 24 months.
This announcement follows a report that the US Army has unveiled a new variant of the Bradley M2A4E1 fighting vehicle, featuring, for the first time, an Active Protection System "Iron Fist Light" manufactured by Elbit Systems.
Yehuda (Udi) Vered, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land, stated, "Our Iron Fist Active Protection Systems represent the highest level of innovation, offering comprehensive protection against evolving threats on the modern battlefield. Through this strategic collaboration with GD-OTS, we are honored to contribute to the enhancement of the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, further empowering the U.S. armed forces with enhanced capabilities to fulfill their missions effectively and safely."
A few days ago the US Army unveiled a new variant of the Bradley M2A4E1 fighting vehicle, marking the first time it is equipped with an Active Protection System "Iron Fist Light" manufactured by Elbit Systems
Photo: US Army
Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has announced that it has been awarded an initial contract worth approximately $37 million to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) for upgrades to the U.S. Army's Bradley M2A4E1 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs). The contract will be carried out over 24 months.
This announcement follows a report that the US Army has unveiled a new variant of the Bradley M2A4E1 fighting vehicle, featuring, for the first time, an Active Protection System "Iron Fist Light" manufactured by Elbit Systems.
Yehuda (Udi) Vered, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land, stated, "Our Iron Fist Active Protection Systems represent the highest level of innovation, offering comprehensive protection against evolving threats on the modern battlefield. Through this strategic collaboration with GD-OTS, we are honored to contribute to the enhancement of the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, further empowering the U.S. armed forces with enhanced capabilities to fulfill their missions effectively and safely."
