Elbit Systems wins follow-on deal for Iron Fist APS

Elbit Systems announced that it has been awarded a $228 million contract by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) to supply Elbit’s Iron Fist APS. The contract will be executed over a period of three years and follows the U.S. Government’s publication from September 29, 2025 of an award to GD-OTS of an order for the Bradley Fighting vehicle Active Protection System (APS). The Iron Fist APS is an advanced hard-kill active protection system designed to enhance the survivability and self-defence capabilities of armoured platforms against a wide range of modern battlefield threats. As the Israel Defense Forces’ second-generation APS, Iron Fist combines high performance with a compact design, characterised by low volume, weight and power requirements. The system delivers 360-degree protection against various anti-armour threats, including Anti-Tank Rockets (ATR), Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), loitering munitions, and Kinetic-Energy (APFSDS) tank ammunition, in both open terrain and complex urban environments. This contract follows an initial contract awarded to the company by GD-OTS, as announced by Elbit Systems on May 5, 2024. Iron Fist APS has been selected by the Israel Defense Forces, as well as by leading NATO and worldwide armies for a variety of fighting platforms, and this contract marks its third selection by the U.S. Army. Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, said: “Our globally recognised Active Protection System continues to demonstrate its technological edge. As a leading provider in this field, we are proud of our close and strategic partnership with GD-OTS and the U.S. Army, and of the trust placed in us to deliver systems that enhance survivability and protect the lives of American troops in the field.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]