IMI brandishes Iron Fist for armour protection
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The Israel Military Industries (IMI) has worked for 20 years to develop the Iron Fist active protection system (APS) for armoured vehicles to satisfy the needs of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and has tested the system for defence against attack from rocket propelled anti-tank grenades and kinetic energy (KE) projectiles. The Iron Fist consists of two-tube launcher, flat-panel radar antenna, and interceptor and IR sensor and could be installed on various vehicles like armoured personnel carriers and main battle tank while the system for light vehicles like the US High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) is being developed.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2006
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US Army plays its ACCE on Abrams/Crusader power
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By using the same General Electric/Honeywell LV100 gas turbine on both the M1 Abrams main battle tank and the Crusader self-propelled howitzer, the US Army expects to save $5 billion in operational costs.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2001
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US Marine Corps AAAV enters development phase
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General Dynamics Land Systems wins the U.S. Marine Corps' development contract for the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2001
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