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EuroTrophy Expands Across Europe with Trophy APS

May 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

EuroTrophy delivers first tanks with Trophy APS to Norway.
System expected to be used on Leopards in six European countries.
Around 400 tanks to be equipped with Trophy APS.
EuroTrophy aims to standardize APS across NATO countries.

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Strategic Implications

EuroTrophy's expansion may indicate growing demand for active protection systems in Europe, driven by the Ukraine war and NATO standardization efforts. The company's success could suggest a shift towards more integrated and interoperable defense systems, which may benefit other European nations and NATO allies.

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What Happened

Joint Venture Seeks Wider Adoption of Active Protection System

With the recent delivery of two Leopard 2A8 tanks integrated with the Trophy Active Protection System (APS) to Norway, EuroTrophy is looking to expand further across Europe. The joint venture between Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, KNDS, and General Dynamics European Land Systems aims to standardize the APS across NATO countries, with Managing Director Dan Kalfus estimating that around 400 tanks will be equipped with the system. EuroTrophy has already demonstrated the integration of Trophy on various European platforms, including the CV90 and Patria 8×8 armored vehicle. The company’s efforts may be driven by the Ukraine war and the need for more advanced defense systems, as reported by Breaking Defense.

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