The Israeli Ministry of Defense has chosen the Iron Fist Light Decoupled (IFLD), an active protection system, which will in future be part of the equipment of the new Eitan wheeled tank and the D-9 Bulldozer of the Israeli Armed Forces.
Iron Fist is a distance-active hardkill protection system for land vehicles from the manufacturer Israel Military Industries (IMI), which has now been taken over by Elbit Systems. The award of contract for the program is subject to the completion of negotiations between the parties. The US Army is currently investigating whether IFLD is suitable for the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle.
How Iron Fist works (Video: Elbit Systems)
The IFLD uses independent optical sensors, tracking radar, launchers to combat threats at a safe distance from the defended combat vehicle. The system provides 360-degree protective coverage for close-range scenarios in open terrain or urban areas. Low weight and small size allow IFLD to be used on various combat vehicles.
The 8×8 Eitan APC is designed as a troop transport and is intended to replace the M113 previously used. The armor consists of a combination of armor steel and composite armor. The V-shaped bottom of the hull helps protect against landmines. The cabin has ABC protection and air conditioning. The modular combat vehicle is designed for different weapon systems. These include a 40mm cannon, mortar or rocket launcher. The Eitan, which weighs around 40 tons, is powered by a 560 kW diesel engine and can reach a top speed of 95 km/h on the road.
Daniel Krissel
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