Rafael and L&T sign MoU to Jointly Offer TROPHY Active Protection System for Indian Defence Platforms
- 15 February 2025
Mumbai: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd (Rafael) and 91茄子 & Toubro (L&T) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), during Aero India 2025, aimed at offering of TROPHY Active Protection System (APS) indigenously. TROPHY APS is the only proven and operational APS system in the world.
TROPHY is a critical battlefield technology featuring Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems capabilities and defences that enable protection of an entire platform and soldiers. Through this cooperation TROPHY APS shall be offered as a unique solution that can be integrated on India鈥檚 defence platforms.
This collaboration is in line with the Government of India鈥檚 initiative to forge international collaborations to fast track the indigenisation process for critical and emerging technologies and, aligns with 鈥楢atmanirbhar Bharat鈥 and 鈥楳ake in India, Make for the World鈥 vision.
Yoav Tourgeman, CEO of Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, emphasised the significance of this collaboration: 鈥淭he partnership between Rafael and L&T for TROPHY APS is a major milestone for both the companies. It will not only enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces but also our commitment to India鈥檚 defence manufacturing ecosystem and the nation鈥檚 operational readiness. Together, Rafael and L&T, will contribute to the strengthening of India鈥檚 defence capabilities through world-class technologies.鈥
Arun Ramchandani, Senior Vice President & Head of L&T Precision Engineering & Systems, said: 鈥淭his partnership between two technology-driven companies, Rafael and L&T, brings the newest version of the battle proven TROPHY APS as a bespoke solution customised to Indian combat platforms, and will be manufactured in India with local sustenance capabilities. This APS will enhance the survivability of in-service as well as future combat platforms to be inducted by the Indian Armed Forces.鈥
