Israeli developers presented the revolutionary antitrone Trophy system for M1a2 Abrams tanks

< img src = "/uploads/blogs/37/85/ib-fqct8qnh_ea2a6bbb1.jpg" Alt = "Israeli developers presented the revolutionary Trophy Antironous antitrone system for M1a2 ~ 62 tanks. < p >Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has announced the updating of the Trophy (APS) active defense system for more effective control of Drone-Kamikadze and anti-tank guided missiles. The improved version was presented at the Defense IQ International Armored Vehicles (IAV) conference in the UK, Defense Express reports.

~ < P > The system update does not require dramatic changes in the structure, but only adjustment of the software and minimum hardware modifications. Thanks to this, it can be integrated into the current systems of armored vehicles used by the United States and European countries. During the tests updated Trophy, installed on 30mm Tureli, successfully intercepted a jet drone that attacked from a dive.

< P > Improvement is based on the experience of the fighting of the Israeli Defense Army (Tsakhal) in conflicts in the Gaza Sector and in the north of the country. In particular, modernization increases the efficiency of the system in urban conditions, as well as counteracting threats to a long range, such as actors in open terrain.

< P > Developers integrate Trophy into modern combat platforms, including European MGCS, ASCOD and armored vehicles 8 & Times; 8. It is known that the updated system is used on Merkava Israeli tanks, Namer armored personnel carriers and American M1a2 Abrams. < p > Despite the improved ability to fight & nbsp; drones, in & nbsp; trophy. It is not & nbsp; capable of resisting attackers from above and kinetic penetrators that & nbsp; already demonstrated combat conflicts 2023 & minus; 2024. The manufacturer emphasizes that & nbsp; the best effect will give a multi -level protection system that combines lasers, electromagnetic means and & nbsp; mobile tactics.

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