US Awards $127 Million Contract to Elbit Systems for Iron Fist Protection Systems for Bradley Vehicles
The United States Department of Defense has awarded Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems a substantial $127 million follow-on contract. The contract is aimed at supplying Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) for the Army’s Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
Elbit Systems will deliver the APS to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), who will oversee the upgrades on the U.S. Army’s latest Bradley M2A4E1 IFVs over the next 34 months. This new contract builds on Elbit’s ongoing partnership with GD-OTS, which has been upgrading the Bradley IFVs for the past eight years, including a previous $37 million contract awarded in May 2024 for the same systems.
Yehuda (Udi) Vered, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land, emphasized the significance of this partnership, stating, "This follow-on contract with our strategic partner, GD-OTS, emphasizes the high quality of our active protection system and its level of innovation. We are proud of our contribution to empowering the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as other NATO customers, and our support of the Israeli Defense Forces."
The Iron Fist APS is designed to enhance the survivability of both light and heavy armored platforms against a range of anti-tank threats, including anti-tank rockets, guided missiles, and drones. The system provides 360-degree protection and utilizes advanced radio frequency and passive infrared sensing technology to improve threat detection accuracy and reliability.
Moreover, its modular design allows the Iron Fist APS to be easily integrated into various platforms, making it a versatile addition to military operations while also minimizing the overall burden on the vehicles.
With this significant contract, Elbit Systems continues to strengthen its role in modernizing the U.S. military’s armored capabilities, ensuring enhanced protection for troops on the battlefield.
