Rafael USA is a leading weapon contractor and one of their formidable defensive weapons is called TROPHY APS.
This weapon is an integrated combat weapon that has been deployed in various theaters of war across the globe and it continues to prove itself. TROPHY is a protective system for Armored Fighting Vehicles. It provides exceptional protection even in the most volatile regions which makes it a highly efficient system for artillery regiments heading into hostile enemy territory.
TROPHY improves the maneuver capabilities of armored vehicles and increases the survival rate of troops in the field. To ensure that it delivers as promised, engineers at Rafael usa have tested it in hostile regions by deploying it across several armored platforms all over the world. In conjunction with a partner called Leonardo DRS, over 400 TROPHY Systems have been delivered to the US Army in the last 16 months alone and the results have been positive all through. In fact, TROPHY remains one of the most used armored defense systems by the Program Executive Office of the US Army.
Rafael’s TROPHY has also been deployed alongside US Abrams battle tanks in the Middle East to protect the lives of US troops on the ground. When put to use, the results have been promising with many lives saved as a result. TROPHY is more than just a defense system. It also increases the situational awareness of army formations while they are in the thick of battle.
It quickly detects, classes and engages incoming anti-tank missiles long before they make an impact. It is also effective against rocket-propelled grenades and launchers that pose a great risk to tank crews. This defense system was designed and fully launched in 2011 and till date, it has intercepted countless incoming threats and nullified them before they could cause havoc. The record stands at over one million operational hours, zero injuries to units dismounting from tanks and there has been no platform damage till date. TROPHY is highly versatile and adaptable to different tank designs like MBTs and Medium weight platforms. For army rank formations that want to stay protected and increase their survival rate while in hostile enemy territory, this is one of the best defensive weapons to go for.