BSDA 2024: General Dynamics Unveils ASCOD IFV Featuring Advanced Israeli-Made Systems

The Israel-made systems installed on the ASCOD are Rafael's Trophy Active Protection System (APS), Elbit's UT30 Mk2 unmanned turret, and Rafael's launcher for Spike anti-tank guided missiles

By Eyal Boguslavsky, Israel Defense, 29/05/2024

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the UT30 Mk2 unmanned turret provided by Elbit Systems fitted with Rafael’s Trophy system. Photo: Rafael website

At the Black Sea Defense and Aerospace (BSDA) exhibition recently held in Bucharest, General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) presented the ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle, equipped with several Israeli-made systems. These systems include the Trophy Active Protection System (APS) developed by Rafael, the UT30 Mk2 unmanned turret provided by Elbit Systems, and a launcher for Spike anti-tank guided missiles, also manufactured by Rafael.

According to the Defense-Industry Europe website, the Romanian Ministry of National Defense is preparing to procure a new fleet of tracked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). Bucharest plans to purchase more than 250 IFVs for the Romanian land forces. Although the tender for the new Romanian infantry fighting vehicle has not yet been initiated, the program has already attracted significant interest from European and South Korean defense industries. The BSDA exhibition provided a platform for GDELS to showcase this cutting-edge technology to military officials and defense industry representatives.