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Elbit Systems Nabs $37 Million Army Deal To Supply Iron Fist APS For Bradleys

By Matthew Beinart

Monday, May 6th, 2024

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Elbit Systems Nabs $37 Million Army Deal To Supply Iron Fist APS For Bradleys

Bradley Fighting Vehicle. (Photo: BAE Systems)

The Army has awarded Israel’s Elbit Systems an initial $37 million production contract to supply Iron Fist active protection systems for its Bradley fighting vehicles, the company said on Sunday. Elbit Systems said its work on the contract to provide Iron Fist as an upgrade on Bradleys will be performed over a two-year period, with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems [GD] serving as the integrator. "Our Iron Fist Active Protection Systems represent the highest level of innovation, offering comprehensive…

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