Elbit Systems has been awarded new contracts worth $150 million by BAE Systems Hägglunds to supply its Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) for integration onto CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles operated by European NATO member states.
This significant order follows a decisive live-fire demonstration in Europe in September 2025. During the trial, the Iron Fist APS successfully intercepted over a dozen 120mm APFSDS kinetic energy tank rounds—a feat rarely achieved in active protection system testing. The demonstration, witnessed by senior military and defense officials, validated the system’s capability against the most advanced anti-armor threats on the modern battlefield.
The Iron Fist system is a hard-kill APS designed to dramatically enhance armored vehicle survivability. Serving as a second-generation system for the Israel Defense Forces, it offers a potent blend of high performance and compact design, with low volume, weight, and power demands. It provides 360-degree protection against a wide spectrum of threats, including anti-tank rockets, guided missiles, unmanned aerial systems, loitering munitions, and kinetic energy projectiles, operating effectively in both open and complex urban terrain. Its proven capabilities have led to its selection by numerous NATO and allied forces worldwide.
Yehuda (Udi) Vered, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land, stated: “Elbit Systems’ Iron Fist continues to strengthen its presence among Western armies, reflecting growing confidence in the system’s capabilities. The results of our recent live-fire trials only reinforce this trust. We value the strong partnership with BAE Systems Hägglunds, which is key to expanding our European footprint, and we are proud that our advanced solution will enhance the protection of more forces globally.”
This contract underscores a major step in upgrading the defensive capabilities of key European armored fleets, integrating cutting-edge Israeli-protected technology to counter evolving battlefield dangers.
