The powerful active protection system has been tested by the U.S. military.
In a major sign that Israeli military technology is making more inroads in Europe, Germany’s Defense Ministry signed an agreement to equip the German military with the Trophy Active Protection System. Made by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Trophy has been protecting Israeli tanks for a decade and is also on the U.S. Abrams tanks since 2019.
Germany is a key supporter of Israel in Europe and Israel recently took delivery of the Sa’ar 6 Corvette warship from a German shipyard. Israel buys its submarines from Germany as well. “Once again, we see the appreciation that leading security institutions around the world have for Israel’s innovation and technology,” said Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz. He praised Trophy as life-saving technology and a groundbreaking system from Israel’s defense industry.