Support Equipment

Iron Fist Light Decoupled active protection system

Also known as

IFLD
Iron Fist APS
Iron Fist Light Decoupled

Iron Fist Light Decoupled is Elbit Systems' vehicle-mounted active protection system for lighter armored platforms. Elbit says the light configuration uses optical sensors, tracking radar, launchers, and countermeasure munitions to defeat anti-tank threats with 360-degree protection, low size and weight, and easy integration, while the Iron Fist family also includes a heavier main battle tank configuration.

Iron Fist Light Decoupled active protection system, Active protection system, Support Equipment

Image source: Elbit IFLD announcement

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Israel
Built by: Elbit Systems
Type: Active protection system
Service note: 2010s-present

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Specifications

Protection: Defeats anti-tank threats with 360-degree coverage
Sensors: Optical sensors and tracking radar
Countermeasures: Launchers and countermeasure munitions
Platform fit: Light configuration for AFVs, IFVs, and logistic vehicles
Integration: Low size and weight with easy integration
Family note: The broader Iron Fist APS line also includes a heavier main battle tank configuration

Carrier Platforms

Iron Fist Light Decoupled is a vehicle-mounted active protection system that Elbit says Israel selected for IDF platform integration.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

Caterpillar D9 armored bulldozer, Armored bulldozer, Armored Vehicles

Caterpillar D9 armored bulldozer

Armored bulldozer

Elbit's announcement says Israel selected Iron Fist Light Decoupled for the IDF's D-9 Bulldozer.

Sources: Elbit IFLD announcement

Media

Iron Fist Light Decoupled active protection system Images

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Sources

Elbit IFLD announcementPublisher: Elbit Systems | Note: Supports manufacturer background, specs, and image provenance for Iron Fist Light Decoupled; the article says the Israeli Ministry of Defense selected IFLD for the IDF's D-9 Bulldozer and describes the sensor, radar, launcher, countermeasure, coverage, size, weight, and integration details. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Elbit Iron Fist APS product pagePublisher: Elbit Systems | Note: Supports manufacturer background, specs, and image provenance for the broader Iron Fist APS family, including the light configuration for AFVs, IFVs, and logistic vehicles and the blast-interceptor design. | Accessed: 2026-06-27