Page 232 - Israel Defense Directory 2013-14
P. 232
LAND FORCES ISRAEL MILITARY INDUSTRIES LTD. (IMI)
Infantry Survivability & P.O.Box 1044, 64 Bialik Blvd.
Protection Ramat Hasharon 4711001, Israel
Tel: 972-3-5485222
Fax: 972-3-5486125
E-mail: imimrktg@imi-israel.com
Web Site: www.imi-israel.com
SHOCK ABSORBER The bridge is in use and combat- IMI offers the X3 - an advanced
proven by the United States Marine lightweight ballistic insert, which
SHOCK ABSORBER is a man- Corps (USMC) in Afghanistan. guarantees multi-hit protection
portable Active Protection System Recently, IMI has been awarded against up to 7.62mm AP and Ultra
(APS) designed to protect dismounted the United States Department of High Hardness (UHH WC Core)
troops and stationary sites from Defense (DoD) Defense Contract cartridges.
ATGM threats. Management Agency (DCMA)
The lightweight system offers Certificate of Appreciation for its IM SAFE & ARM MECHANISM
dismounts an effective portable outstanding industry partnership in
360° situational awareness and E/O producing the FMAB, a variant of the IMI offers an Insensitive Munition
directional jammer-based ‘Soft-Kill’ SPB, for the USMC. (IM) Safe & Arm Mechanism for
protection against second generation hand grenades, designed to prevent
ATGMs. SHOCK ABSORBER BODY ARMOR detonation if the grenade is shot
provides accurate detection of the or set on fire. The IM Safe & Arm
enemy launch position as well as an IMI offers a wide range of body Mechanism is designed for use in
immediate alarm of launched threats armor solutions for military, law any existing hand grenade, providing
and small arms bursts. The system enforcement and security personnel. enhanced safety and reliability,
can easily be deployed on the ground The lightweight armor is based on and ensuring size, capabilities and
within minutes and can be integrated a hybrid composite of metals and lethality similar to the standard
on vehicles and naval vessels as well. ballistic ceramics, guaranteeing variant. The mechanism complies with
SHOCK ABSORBER is based on enhanced survivability and the latest safety requirements for IM,
IMI’s IRON FIST APS technologies. operational flexibility in close combat in accordance with MIL-STD 2105:
conditions over long periods of time. up to 0.5” bullet impact, fast cook-
SPB/FMAB The body armor comes in a variety off, slow cook-off and sympathetic
of types and weights according to detonation.
SPB/FMAB is a combat-proven, ballistic threat and user needs.
lightweight, aluminium alloy, tactical, Body armor vests vary by size and
man-portable Sectional Personnel are offered with optional groin,
Bridge, designed to enable fully shoulders and neck protection.
equipped infantry to cross wet or dry
obstacles, up to 50 meters long.
232 Land Forces z Infantry Equipment
