Elbit Systems has been awarded a $130 million contract by BAE Systems Hägglunds to supply its Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS). The APS will be installed on the CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) for an unspecified European country. The contract, which spans five and a half years, is the latest in a series of successful deals secured by Elbit to provide C-UAS solutions.

The Iron Fist APS is a second-generation, hard-kill system developed by Elbit Systems, aimed at providing comprehensive protection against a wide array of anti-armour threats, including UAS and loitering munitions. The system’s design prioritises high performance while maintaining low volume, weight and power requirements, making it suitable for both open terrain and complex urban operations.

This contract is the latest success for Elbit Systems, with several contracts having been signed in recent years. The APS system’s ability to offer 360-degree protection against modern battlefield threats has likely been a key factor in its selection for the CV90 IFV, with the war between Ukraine and Russia serving as a constant reminder of the ever-present threat of UAS attacks in modern warfare.

Yehuda Vered, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land, expressed his enthusiasm for the contract, stating:

Following the contracts signed in recent years, we are honoured to be awarded this important contract by BAE Systems Hägglunds for a European country. Elbit Systems’ Iron Fist Active Protection Systems have once again been selected by a leading OEM and an advanced military, as an innovative solution to protect armoured platforms and troops, assisting them in accomplishing their missions safely.”

The Iron Fist APS boasts a modular design for ease-of-installation, making successive contracts with various militaries somewhat unsurprising. The provides Elbit Systems’ with a solid standing in the global defence industry, particularly in the domain of active protection solutions for armoured platforms from UAS and other threats.

Post Image – Iron Fist APS fitted on an armoured vehicle (Post Image Credit: Elbit Systems)