Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has announced signing of a multi-nation contract between EuroTrophy GmbH and KNDS Deutschland to supply the Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) for the Leopard 2 A8 programs of Lithuania, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Croatia.
Valued at approximately €330 million, the contract includes the delivery of Trophy APS systems, spare parts, training packages, and comprehensive logistical support to ensure long-term availability and through-life sustainment. The system is integrated as part of the Leopard 2 A8’s standard configuration, enabling interoperability and commonality across the participating NATO forces.
"Trophy has demonstrated that it delivers the level of survivability, reliability, and interoperability modern armored forces require. Through EuroTrophy, European armies benefit from a combat-proven active protection system that is produced, integrated, and sustained in Europe, while fully aligned with NATO operational standards," commented Meir Ben Tzook, Chairman of the Board of EuroTrophy. "This agreement firmly establishes Trophy as a cornerstone capability for Europe’s armoured forces.”
Trophy has been integrated on leading Western armoured platforms, including the Leopard 2, M1 Abrams, and Merkava main battle tanks, and has also been selected for integration on additional next-generation platforms such as the K2 Black Panther. The system is increasingly being adopted on lighter armoured vehicles including Boxer, Patria AMV, and Namer APCs, reflecting the evolution of active protection into a core element of modern armored force design.
EuroTrophy serves as Rafael’s European hub for Trophy APS, providing localised vehicle integration, lifecycle support, and customer-specific services tailored to European operational and industrial requirements.