The engineering process involved design reviews, surveys and adaptation of a first-of-its-kind Boxer Mission Module to carry the APS and unlock its full capabilities. Final testing included calibration of the system, which has now been completed, making the prototype ready for live firing.
The companies announced that a series of live firing tests will be carried out in Germany in the coming months. These trials will serve as a risk mitigation step for current and future Boxer users seeking to enhance the protection capabilities of their platforms.
The Boxer is recognised as one of the world’s leading 8×8 armoured fighting vehicles and is valued for its modular design. Integrating a mature and combat-proven APS provides it with enhanced readiness and unparalleled protection against anti-tank guided missiles, rocket-propelled grenades, drones and other anti-tank threats.
“With the successful integration of the Trophy system on Boxer the three Companies EuroTrophy, Rafael and KNDS continue the way started with the Leopard 2 A8 to provide advanced technology to protect the lives of soldiers,” said Ralf Ketzel, CEO of KNDS Deutschland.
“These integration efforts between the Boxer and Trophy stems from a deep understanding that the mission of the BOXER had changed profoundly, it will now have to be used in the frontlines, where Trophy’s capabilities play a major role. We are pleased with the progress of the activity so far and are looking forward to continue the good cooperation with all parties involved,” added Meir Ben-Tzook, Chairman of the Board at EuroTrophy.
EuroTrophy, based in Germany, is the European hub of the Trophy APS and the only provider of a European-made, combat-proven, NATO-fielded active protection system. The company also offers a wide range of services, including vehicle integration support.
