Elbit Systems was awarded $130 million to supply its Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) to BAE Systems Hägglunds, which will integrate the system into the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle for an unnamed European country.
Work for the contract will take place over five and a half years.
“The Iron Fist APS is an advanced Hard Kill system aimed at enhancing the self-defense capabilities of armored platforms against modern battlefield threats,” Elbit explained.
Iron Fist is the Israel Defense Force’s second-generation APS “characterized by high performance and low volume, weight and power requirements.”
It provides armored platforms with 360-degree protection from various anti-armor threats, including drones, loitering threats, anti-tank rockets, and anti-tank guided missiles.
“Following the contracts signed in recent years, we are honored to be awarded this important contract by BAE Systems Hägglunds for a European country,” Elbit Systems Land General Manager Yehuda (Udi) Vered said.
“Elbit Systems’ Iron Fist Active Protection Systems have once again been selected by an advanced military as an innovative solution to protect armored platforms and troops, assisting them in accomplishing their missions safely.”
