Norway Acquires Rafael's Trophy Protection System for Leopard Tanks
Norway has procured the Eurotrophy system, a European version of the Israeli Trophy active protection system, for its Leopard 2A8NOR tanks. This acquisition is part of a broader defense procurement strategy, despite Norway's critical stance towards Israel in diplomatic matters. The Eurotrophy system, developed by a joint venture between Rafael, Germany's KMW, and General Dynamics Land Systems Europe, is designed to protect military armored vehicles from anti-tank threats. The system has been operational since 2010 and is installed on various platforms worldwide, including the US Army's Abrams tanks and the UK's Challenger tanks. This move underscores the importance of advanced protection systems in modern military operations. 
