Iron Fist System to be Installed on IDF Eitan AFV

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The Israeli Ministry of Defense selected Elbit Systems’ Iron Fist Light Decoupled Active Protection System for the IDF Eitan new eight-wheeled AFV and the D-9 Bulldozer. The award of the contract for the program is subject to completion of negotiations between the parties.

The move comes on the heels of the decision by the U.S. Army to proceed with the IFLD for the Bradley AFV, according to Elbit’s announcement.

IFLD uses independent optical sensors, tracking radar, launchers and countermeasure munitions to defeat threats at a safe distance from the defended combat vehicles. 

The system provides 360-degree protection coverage for close-range scenarios in both open terrain and urban environments. Its low size and weight, versatile high-performance, and ease of integration position IFLD as an optimal active protection solution for any fighting vehicle.