PRESS RELEASE
KNDS Deutschland and EuroTrophy integrate Trophy Active Protection System onto the BOXER – There has been a change in the board of directors and management structure at Lithuania Defense Services UAB (LDS), the Lithuanian joint venture of KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall Landsysteme.
Munich, London (United Kingdom), 09 September 2025 – KNDS Deutschland and EuroTrophy declare the completion of the successful integration of the Trophy Active Protection System (APS) onto the BOXER Armored Personnel Carrier (APC).
Following a joint industry initiative, the two companies had recently completed the integration of the Trophy APS on a first pre-serial prototype BOXER in an APC configuration. The engineering efforts included design reviews, surveys and adaptation work to a first of its kind BOXER Mission Module, to be able to carry the APS and enable the full scale of its capabilities.
Most recently, the integration was completed by successfully conducting all system tests on the platform, including calibration of the APS, thus making it ready for live firing.As a result of the successful integration and the creation of a first prototype, the companies also announce that a series of live firing tests will be conducted in Germany during the upcoming months.
This will serve as a ‘risk mitigation’ activity for all current and future BOXER users who are currently seeking to enhance the protection capabilities of their platforms.The BOXER is one of the world's leading 8X8 Armored Fighting Vehicles, and offers unmatched modularity.
The first of its kind integration of a mature and combat proven APS, makes it combat ready, and enables unparalleled protection from ATGMs, RPGs, drones and other 'Anti-Tank' threats.
Ralf Ketzel, CEO of KNDS Deutschland, had stated: “With the successful integration of the Trophy system on BOXER the three Companies EuroTrophy, Rafael and KNDS continue the way started with the LEOPARD 2 A8 to provide advanced technology to protect the lives of soldiers."
Meir Ben-Tzook, Chairman of the Board at EuroTrophy added: “These integration efforts between the BOXER and Trophy stems from a deep understanding that the mission of the BOXER had changed profoundly, it will now have to be used in the frontlines, where Trophy’s capabilities play a major role. We are pleased with the progress of the activity so far and are looking forward to continue the good cooperation with all parties involved.”
About EuroTrophy
EuroTrophy is the European hub of the Trophy APS. Based in Germany, the company is the only provider of a European made, combat proven, NATO fielded Active Protection System. The company also provides a wide range of services such as vehicle integration support, maintenance and related introduction-into-service and through-life support of its APS.
EuroTrophy contact details:
Press contact
Christian Budde
Press Officer
KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Ebertstraße 24 / Pariser Platz 6a
10117 Berlin
Telefon: +49.30.2060978 33 05
E-Mail : christian.budde@knds.de
www.knds.de
About KNDS
KNDS is the result of the association of Krauss Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Nexter, two of the leading European manufacturers of military land systems based in Germany and France.
KNDS forms a Group of more than 10,000 employees, with a 2024 turnover of 3.8 billion euro, an order backlog of around 23.5 billion euro and incoming orders of 11.2 billion euro. The range of its products includes main battle tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, weapons systems, ammunition, robotics, military bridges, customer services, battle management systems, training solutions, protection solutions and a wide range of equipment.
The formation of KNDS represents the beginning of consolidation in land defense systems industry in Europe. The strategic alliance between KMW (now KNDS Deutschland) and Nexter (now KNDS France) enhances both groups’ competitiveness and international positions, as well as their ability to meet the needs of their respective nationa l army. In addition, it offers to its European and NATO customers the opportunity of increased standardization and interoperability for their defense equipment, with a dependable industrial base.
KNDS headquarters are based in Amsterdam.
