Contracts for installing Trophy active protection systems in Leopard 2 main battle tanks were signed on February 22. This was announced by the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the German Armed Forces (BAAINBw) and the companies involved, Rafael (for the supply of the protection systems) and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (for the new construction of hulls and the integration of the systems into the battle tanks). About the project and the parliamentary approval, ESuTreported. Pictures were distributed with the press releases showing the main battle tank with attached trophy systems.
“The Trophy system, which has been tried and tested by the Israeli armed forces, offers 360-degree protection against anti-tank missiles and guided missiles, thereby increasing crew safety. The trajectories of projectiles are determined using sensors and possible intercept points for countermeasures are then calculated and triggered. The ammunition required for this is also part of the contract, as is an extensive package of spare parts, measuring and testing equipment, transport and storage containers, as well as the training of both the crews and the repair staff," says the Koblenz Federal Office, describing the content of the contract, which obliges Rafael as the supplier.
Newly built chassis according to the Leopard 2 A7 standard and Leopard 2 A6 A3 turrets provided by the federal government are used for the integration of the protection systems. In its press release, KMW refers to the new name Leopard 2 A7A1. This suggests that the tower will receive A7 components as part of the work. This includes, among other things, the combat room cooling system and the expansion of the fire control system for programmable ammunition.
Gerhard Heiming
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