Elbit eyes Nordic market for its ‘Iron Fist’ vehicle-protection system

KIELCE, Poland — Israel’s Elbit Systems hopes that three Nordic states will buy the company’s Iron Fist active protection system for their military fleets after Sweden-based BAE Systems Hägglunds ordered it for installation on CV90 infantry fighting vehicles in various European countries.

“We started by signing a contract to supply our APS to the vehicles ordered by the Netherlands, and later, other countries,” Rami Sokolower, senior director for marketing and business development at Elbit Systems, told Defense News at the MSPO defense industry show here. “In the near future, we hope that further Iron Fist deals will be signed for the vehicles operated by Denmark, Sweden and Finland.”

“We have also received an order to supply Iron Fist to the United States for Bradley infantry fighting vehicles,” the executive said.

Sokolower said that, while presenting its system at the leading Polish industry event, the Israeli producer is also pitching its product to the Polish armed forces.

“We see great potential in Poland, and our APS is suitable for both wheeled and tracked vehicles, light or heavy,” the official said.

Elbit Systems says Iron Fist ensures high-level protection against anti-tank threats, increasing the survivability of military vehicles and offering 360-degree protection.