In the US military's bid to protect troops inside its Ml Abrams main battle tanks from incoming threats such as anti-tank guided missiles and rocket-propelled grenades, the army and US Marine Corps (USMC) are purchasing additional Israeli-built Trophy active protection systems (APSs). Leonardo DRS, Rafael's US partner, announced on 8 January that it has received a contract initially worth up to USD7 9.6 million to provide the services with additional Trophy systems. The latest contract pushes the programme's funded value to more than USD200 million.
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