
The Army intended to purchase IMI System’s Iron Fist active protection system for its Bradley fighting vehicles, with officials clarifying that a recently released “market survey” notice for a new capability is intended to move the program toward a production decision.Despite program delays and technical challenges integrating the APS on the vehicles, the Army is set to acquire Iron Fist to meet immediate needs for a mature, tested anti-tank missile shield for its Bradley fleet.Ashley John, public affairs director for…