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Active Protection System
An Active Protection System (APS) is a technology designed to protect military vehicles, like tanks or armored personnel carriers, from incoming threats such as anti-tank missiles and rockets. It works by detecting the threat and then neutralizing or deflecting it before it can strike the vehicle.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
An Active Protection System (APS) is a military vehicle defense technology that utilizes sensors to detect incoming projectiles, such as anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) or rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), and employs countermeasures to kinetically intercept, electronically jam, or otherwise defeat the threat prior to impact, significantly enhancing the survivability of ground and naval platforms.
BACKGROUND
Trophy is an active protection system (APS) for military armored vehicles designed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.
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- APS
- Hard-kill system
- Soft-kill system
- Counter-measure system
- Vehicle protection system
USAGE NOTE
APS technology is becoming a standard feature on modern armored fighting vehicles and naval vessels to counter increasingly prevalent anti-armor threats.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Active Protection System.
A leading developer of advanced defense systems, notably known for its Trophy Active Protection System (APS), which provides combat vehicles with a proven defense against anti-tank guided missiles and rockets.
Works in partnership with Rafael on the Trophy APS for the U.S. market, integrating and manufacturing the system for various U.S. Army platforms.
Through its acquisition of IMI Systems, Elbit Systems develops the Iron Fist Active Protection System, offering both hard-kill and soft-kill capabilities to protect armored vehicles.
A German defense contractor that develops various vehicle protection solutions, including the 'StrikeShield' hard-kill APS and the 'Rapid Obscuring System' (ROSY) for soft-kill protection.
Offers advanced vehicle protection systems, including the LEDS-150 (Land Electronic Defence System) which integrates various sensors and countermeasures, including hard-kill capabilities.
A major U.S. defense contractor involved in various advanced defense technologies, including developing and integrating active protection systems and countermeasures for military vehicles.
A multinational defense, security, and aerospace company that develops and integrates advanced protection systems, including elements of active protection for its combat vehicles.