Active
Protection System

Active Protection System technology has become a critical capability for armored vehicles operating in increasingly complex threat environments. As modern battlefields evolve, vehicle protection must address not only conventional anti-armor weapons, but also faster, more diverse, and less predictable attack scenarios from multiple directions. Designed to protect against direct hits from advanced anti-tank threats, an Active Protection System detects, tracks, and defeats incoming attacks before impact, helping to enhance survivability without significantly increasing vehicle weight.

Unlike passive protection alone, an Active Protection System is designed to actively respond to threats in real time. Using advanced sensors, rapid signal processing, and precise countermeasures, the system identifies incoming projectiles within milliseconds and initiates a defensive response before they can strike the vehicle. This approach supports a higher level of protection while preserving mobility, payload, and operational flexibility — all of which remain essential in modern military operations.

PROTECTING
WARFIGHTERS' LIVES

Protecting warfighters’ lives is at the heart of everything we do. Discover how Trophy® APS helps enhance survivability by detecting and neutralizing threats before impact.

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COUNTERING ANTI-TANK THREATS AND AERIAL ATTACKS

With 360° protection and extended top-attack coverage, modern Active Protection System solutions are designed to counter a broad spectrum of threats from the ground and from above. These include rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), which remain a widespread danger in close combat environments, as well as anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs), which are designed to engage armored vehicles at range with high precision. Anti-tank rockets (ATRs) and high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) rounds present additional risks, as they are specifically intended to penetrate armored platforms and compromise crew safety. At the same time, drones and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have introduced a further dimension of threat, expanding the attack vector beyond the horizontal plane and increasing the importance of top-attack protection.

By combining advanced sensor technology, high-speed processing, and precise countermeasures, an Active Protection System enables reliable protection in demanding operational scenarios while preserving mission effectiveness. This is particularly relevant for armed forces seeking to enhance vehicle survivability without relying solely on additional passive armor, which can increase platform weight and affect mobility, transportability, and overall performance. In this context, Active Protection System capability supports a more balanced protection concept for modern armored vehicles.

EUROTROPHY AND ACTIVE PROTECTION SYSTEM EXPERTISE IN EUROPE

For European armed forces, the importance of a reliable Active Protection System extends beyond the system itself. Integration into different vehicle platforms, industrial support, operational readiness, and long-term sustainment are all critical factors for successful deployment. This is where EuroTrophy plays a central role. As the European hub for Trophy® APS, EuroTrophy supports the European defense community with a combat-proven, NATO-fielded Active Protection System as well as vehicle integration, local production, and through-life support tailored to European requirements.

With its focus on European user needs, EuroTrophy contributes not only to the availability of Active Protection System capability, but also to security of supply, operational reliability, and lifecycle support. This includes close cooperation with users, vehicle OEMs, and industrial partners to help ensure that the system can be integrated effectively, supported sustainably, and operated with confidence. In this way, EuroTrophy combines advanced Active Protection System capability with a strong European industrial and support approach — with one clear objective: to help protect warfighters’ lives.

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