The Ministry of Defense Tank and APC Directorate), the IDF Ground Forces, and the Elbit Systems Land Division on Monday jointly announced the completion of a successful series of "Iron Fist" Active Protection System tests.
The defense system deployed to Eitan APCs intercepted anti-tank threats in various challenging scenarios.
The "Iron Fist" system developed by Elbit Systems is an advanced active protection system that provides 360-degree coverage against multi-range threats in open and urban environments. In addition to its defensive capabilities, the ”Iron Fist” provides APC teams with fire source location to close the fire circle in multi-threat combat arenas. The system includes an electro-optic sensor suit, searching and tracking radar, and a reaction suit with launchers and interceptors, neutralizing threats at a safe distance from the APC. READ MORE