U.S. to Equip Bradley Vehicles with Israel’s Iron Fist Protection System
U.S. Department of Defense awarded General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems a $191.2 million contract for the installation of these systems on U.S. Army's modernized M2A4E1 Bradley vehicles
Bradley IFV. Photo by: U.S. Army
The U.S. Department of Defense announced that it has awarded a $191.2 million contract to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems for the installation of Elbit Systems' "Iron Fist" active protection systems on U.S. Army Bradley infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs).
According to Armyrecognition.com, funding for this acquisition comes from the budget allocated for assistance to Ukraine. As part of this initiative, the U.S. Army will receive upgraded M2A4E1 Bradley vehicles, which were recently introduced, equipped with the Iron Fist system, replacing the older M2A2 Bradley models in its fleet.
In addition to the Iron Fist countermeasures, the modernized Bradley IFVs will feature onboard radar systems capable of detecting incoming missiles. These systems will operate in tandem with a combined warning system, which includes sensors to detect laser radiation, as well as an additional module for space monitoring.
Last May, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems announced that it had secured a $55 million contract for an initial order of Iron Fist systems for the Bradley vehicles in partnership with Elbit Systems.
