The “Iron Fist” system was developed by Elbit Systems as an advanced active protection system to provide 360-degree coverage against multi-range threats in open and urban environments.

Iron Fist is a hard-kill, lightweight active protection system that uses sensors, radar and countermeasures to stop threats such as rocket-propelled grenades and anti-tank guided missiles.

A joint statement from the ministry's Tank and APC Directorate, IDF Ground Forces, and Elbit Systems Land Division said an Iron Fist installed on an Eitan “intercepted anti-tank threats in ...