Germany orders Trophy APS for Bundeswehr Leopard 2s 23 February 2021 by Nicholas Fiorenza Germany’s Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has signed a government-to-government agreement with the Israel Ministry of Defense (MoD) for Rafael’s Trophy active-protection system (APS) for installation in German Leopard 2 tanks, the MoD and Rafael announced in separate press releases on 23 February. The BAAINBw has signed a government-to-government agreement with the Israel MoD for Rafael’s Trophy APS for installation in German Leopard 2 tanks (KMW) The Israel MoD said the programme, which is led by its Directorate of Defense R&D (MAFAT) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, covers the supply of systems for a tank company, interceptors, spare parts, and operational and technical training. The systems will be delivered over the next several years, the ministry added.