The order for armor for Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems is worth $37.8 million.
Rafael Armament Development Authority and General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) have won an order worth $37.8 million from the US Army to supply reactive armor for M2 and M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems. Half the amount will go to Rafael. This is a follow-on order to an order made in November for Bradley vehicles in Iraq.
The armor protects those riding in the vehicle from anti-tank fire. The armor consists of tiles that contain explosives. The explosives detonate when hit by a rocket or missile, preventing the weapons from penetrating into the vehicle.
Rafael's VP marketing Dr. Eitan Yudilevich said, "Our collaboration with General Dynamics is achieving results, and will be expanded to other fields.
The technology will also be applied to the IDF's M-113 Zelda armored personnel carrier.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes.co.il - on July 18, 2005