Elbit Systems Ltd. has secured a $228 million contract to supply its Iron Fist active protection system for the U.S. Army’s Bradley Fighting Vehicle, the company said Monday, following a procurement award issued by the U.S. government to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems.
The contract, which will be carried out over three years, was awarded to Elbit Systems by General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, the prime contractor for the Bradley program. The U.S. government published notice of the award on Sept. 29, 2025.
Iron Fist is a hard-kill active protection system designed to detect and intercept incoming threats before they strike armored vehicles. The system is intended to improve survivability on the modern battlefield by providing full 360-degree protection against a range of anti-armor weapons, including anti-tank rockets, anti-tank guided missiles, unmanned aerial systems, loitering munitions and kinetic-energy tank rounds. It is designed to operate in both open terrain and dense urban environments.
The system is described by the company as compact, with relatively low weight and power demands, allowing it to be integrated onto existing armored platforms. It has been deployed as a second-generation active protection system by the Israel Defense Forces and has also been selected by several NATO members and other armies worldwide.
The latest award follows an earlier contract between Elbit Systems and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems that was announced in May 2024. According to the company, this marks the third time Iron Fist has been selected for use by the U.S. Army, underscoring continued investment by the Pentagon in vehicle protection technologies amid evolving battlefield threats.
Active protection systems have become a growing priority for militaries in recent years, driven by the proliferation of advanced anti-armor weapons and lessons drawn from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, where armored vehicles have faced persistent threats from missiles, drones and loitering munitions.
Elbit Systems President and Chief Executive Officer Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis said the contract reflects confidence in the system’s performance, but analysts note that the deal also highlights the deepening industrial cooperation between U.S. defense contractors and overseas suppliers in niche technology areas.