Iron Fist APS Integration — NATO European CV90 Fleets
50M contract for Elbit Systems' Iron Fist Active Protection System to be integrated onto European NATO CV90 infantry fighting vehicle fleets, via prime BAE Systems Hägglunds. Buyer nation(s) not disclosed. Follows a September 2025 live-fire demo intercepting 120mm KE APFSDS rounds. Distinct from the separate US Army Bradley Iron Fist contract (different platform, different prime, different customer).
A ~$150M contract for Elbit Systems' Iron Fist Active Protection System, integrated onto CV90 infantry fighting vehicles operated by European NATO member states via prime integrator BAE Systems Hägglunds; specific member states are not named in reporting. Iron Fist uses four radars and four long-wave-infrared electro-optic sensors with AI-based threat classification to defeat rockets, ATGMs, loitering munitions, and tank rounds via mortar-like launched effectors, with a claimed reaction time effective against threats as close as 50 meters. The award follows a September 2025 live-fire demonstration in Europe in which the system reportedly intercepted more than a dozen 120mm kinetic-energy APFSDS tank rounds.
Award detail
- Agency
- European NATO member states (unnamed, via BAE Systems Hägglunds)
- Award ID
- Undisclosed
- Ceiling value
- 50M
- Vehicle
- Subcontract for CV90 IFV integration
- Awarded
- 2026-01-06
- Period of performance ends
- Undisclosed
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Frequently asked
- What is the Iron Fist APS Integration — NATO European CV90 Fleets contract?
- A ~$150M contract for Elbit Systems' Iron Fist Active Protection System, integrated onto CV90 infantry fighting vehicles operated by European NATO member states via prime integrator BAE Systems Hägglunds; specific member states are not named in reporting. Iron Fist uses four radars and four long-wave-infrared electro-optic sensors with AI-based threat classification to defeat rockets, ATGMs, loitering munitions, and tank rounds via mortar-like launched effectors, with a claimed reaction time effective against threats as close as 50 meters. The award follows a September 2025 live-fire demonstration in Europe in which the system reportedly intercepted more than a dozen 120mm kinetic-energy APFSDS tank rounds.
- Which agency awarded the Iron Fist APS Integration — NATO European CV90 Fleets contract?
- The Iron Fist APS Integration — NATO European CV90 Fleets contract was awarded by European NATO member states (unnamed, via BAE Systems Hägglunds) under a Subcontract for CV90 IFV integration vehicle.
- How much is the Iron Fist APS Integration — NATO European CV90 Fleets contract worth?
- The Iron Fist APS Integration — NATO European CV90 Fleets contract has a value of 50M, awarded on 2026-01-06.
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NATO CV90 infantry fighting vehicles gain Iron Fist active protection after 50M award
Army Recognition: NATO CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles Gain Iron Fist Active Protection After 50M AwardVerified2026-01-06