The Israeli Ministry of Defense and the German Federal Ministry of Defense signed a G2G deal to supply the Trophy Tank Protection System manufactured by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd for the Leopard 2 tanks of the German Army. The deal was led by the Israeli Defense Research and Development Directorate (MAFAT) and Raphael, and signed by the Director General of the Ministry of Defense, Emir Eshel and senior German defense officials. The agreement includes tank equipment, interceptor missiles, spare parts, and operational and technical training. Rafael delivers US Army tank protection systems Raphael unveils a lightweight armored personnel carrier, Raphael’s tank protection system for anti-tank missile production in Australia The Raphael Trophy system, which has been installed on Israeli Merkava Mark 4 tanks, provides tanks and armored vehicles with proven protection from Before fighting all missile and missile threats and at the same time determining the source of hostile fire for immediate response. The Trophy System was also sold to the US Army and was installed on Abrams tanks. Next week marks 10 years since the prize’s first successful operation, when it successfully intercepted an anti-tank missile fired at an Israeli tank near the Gaza border. Defense Minister Benny Gantz said, “We see once again the appreciation and respect that leading defense organizations around the world have expressed for Israeli innovation and technology. Like many developments at MAFAT and Rafael, Trophy is above all about saving lives and the product to break through the thinking of industry teams. Defense, which is a major factor in enhancing Israel’s security position. ”Colonel Juergen Schmidt, Head of the German Defense and Logistics Agency, Colonel Juergen Schmidt, said:“ We are looking forward to installing the cup systems that will protect our Leopard 2 tanks. Published by Globes, Israel business news – en .globes.co.il – February 23, 2021 © Copyright Globes Publisher Itonut (1983) Ltd. 2021
Israel signs a German deal for tank protection systems
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