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Latest news 15 Sep 2026 cooperation INEOS Preferred Converter Programme TRASCO is part of the INEOS Preferred Converter Programme, a select network of trusted vehicle converters for the INEOS Grenadier. Read the article

Defender A-KIP® by TRASCO at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris

15–19 June 2026 trade show

TRASCO together with DEFENDER at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris

TRASCO Bremen and Defender Europe at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris – the Defender A-KIP^® at the world's leading defense and security exhibition.

Defender with TRASCO A-KIP® lightweight protection at INFOPOL 2026

28–30 April 2026 trade show

TRASCO at INFOPOL | XPO112 2026 in Kortrijk, Belgium

TRASCO at INFOPOL | XPO112 2026 in Kortrijk: the Defender with A-KIP^® lightweight protection at the trade fair for police and security services.

TRASCO Defender A-KIP® at the Milipol Paris 2025 exhibition stand

18–21 November 2025 trade show

Milipol Paris 2025 – TRASCO at the leading homeland security event

TRASCO showcased the Defender A-KIP^® Enhanced Lightweight Protection at Milipol Paris 2025 – 18–21 November, Hall 5, Stand S 100.

TRASCO Defender A-KIP® on the retailer tour in France, with Reims Cathedral in the background

13 Oct 2025 cooperation

Defender A-KIP^® roadshow: Land Rover retailers across France on board

The Defender A-KIP^® team toured the French Land Rover retailer network in two phases. Retailers in France now advise directly on the protected Defender.

TRASCO Defender A-KIP® at a Land Rover retailer in Belgium

29 Sep 2025 cooperation

Defender A-KIP^® roadshow: Belgian Land Rover retailers on board

A tour of the Belgian Land Rover retailer network gave retailers first-hand experience of the Defender A-KIP^®. Retailers in Belgium now advise directly.

TRASCO Defender A-KIP® at the entrance of the DEKRA Lausitzring test center

30 Jun 2025 product

German state authority puts the Defender A-KIP^® through its paces

At the DEKRA Lausitzring, specialists of a German state authority tested two Defender A-KIP^® vehicles on and off road for a full day.

16 May 2025 product

Defender A-KIP^®: handling, comfort and performance

The Defender A-KIP^® lightweight protection concept keeps the original handling, comfort and performance, and all factory passive safety systems.

Protected Defender 110 A-KIP® at the In Dialogue with Military Attachés event near Berlin

April 2025 event

“In Dialogue with Military Attachés” at Diedersdorf Palace near Berlin

TRASCO presented the Defender 110 A-KIP^® at the event “In Dialogue with Military Attachés” near Berlin, meeting attachés from around the world.

Defender 110 V8 with TRASCO A-KIP® Level 4 ballistic protection

25 Mar 2025 product

Defender 110 V8 with A-KIP^® Level 4 completed

A recently completed Defender 110 V8 with TRASCO A-KIP^® Level 4 ballistic protection in the protected areas: discreet protection with an unchanged appearance.

Defender A-KIP® protected by TRASCO at the closed-door presentation at T.O.P Auto Bratislava

December 2024 event

Defender A-KIP^® presented at T.O.P Auto Bratislava

Members of the public administration experienced the Defender A-KIP^® protected by TRASCO at a closed-door event hosted by T.O.P Auto in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Defender 110 V8 with TRASCO A-KIP® Level 6 in front of the TRASCO building in Bremen

31 Jul 2024 product

Defender 110 V8 with A-KIP^® Level 6 ready for delivery

Fresh off the production line in Bremen: a Defender 110 V8 with A-KIP^® Level 6 lightweight protection, ready for shipping to its new owner.

First Defender 130 models arriving on a car transporter for A-KIP® conversion

10 Jun 2024 product

First Defender 130 models arrive for A-KIP^® conversion

The Defender 130 joins the A-KIP^® line-up: the first vehicles have arrived in Bremen for conversion, with up to six seats depending on configuration.

TRASCO exhibition presence at POLSECURE 2024 in Kielce, Poland

April 2024 trade show

POLSECURE 2024 – public security fair in Kielce, Poland

TRASCO at POLSECURE 2024 in Kielce – the Polish trade fair for police, border guard and all services responsible for public security.

Defender A-KIP® at the main entrance of the Military Attaché Ball in Berlin

March 2024 event

Military Attaché Ball 2024 in Berlin

The Defender A-KIP^® at the Military Attaché Ball in Berlin – the meeting of accredited military representatives from around 90 nations, hosted by the VAM.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles PremiumPartner certificate for Trasco Bremen GmbH

28 Feb 2024 certification

TRASCO recertified as PremiumPartner by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has recertified TRASCO as PremiumPartner for the conversion and armoring of VW Commercial Vehicles.

Defender A-KIP® protected by TRASCO at the Land Rover security workshop in Essen

January 2024 event

Land Rover Security Workshop for retailers in Essen

Security workshop for Land Rover retailers at the JLR European Technical Center in Essen – hosted by Land Rover Germany, supported by German state police.

2023 event

VIP client event 2023 in Hamburg

The Defender A-KIP^® presented to private security-conscious clients at a VIP event in Hamburg – discreet lightweight protection for daily use.

Jaguar Land Rover Technical Engineering Audit – TRASCO Bremen accreditation

24 May 2023 certification

TRASCO successfully completes JLR Technical Engineering Audit

TRASCO has passed the latest Technical Engineering Audit of the Jaguar Land Rover Accredited Fleet Modifier Programme, confirming OEM-grade quality.

25–27 April 2023 trade show

POLSECURE 2023 in Kielce, Poland

TRASCO at POLSECURE 2023 in Kielce – the Polish trade fair for all services responsible for public security, from police and border guard to state protection.

April 2023 event

Closed-door event at British Motorgroup in Copenhagen

TRASCO and Land Rover retailer British Motorgroup presented the Defender 110 A-KIP^® to Swedish and Danish security and protection authorities in Copenhagen.

Defender A-KIP® protected by TRASCO at the Flotte! trade fair 2023 in Düsseldorf

29–30 March 2023 trade show

Flotte! Der Branchentreff 2023 – Germany's leading fleet trade fair

TRASCO at Flotte! Der Branchentreff 2023 in Düsseldorf – Germany's biggest trade fair for fleet management and mobility decision makers.

TRASCO at the Security and Policing 2023 Home Office event in the UK

March 2023 trade show

Security & Policing 2023 – Home Office event, UK

TRASCO at Security & Policing 2023, the official UK Home Office event – the only closed security exhibition of its kind, serving police and government agencies.

22 Oct 2022 cooperation

Cooperation between TRASCO and Jaguar Land Rover

Official JLR press release of 19 October 2022: Defender 110 with discreet A-KIP^® ballistic and blast protection, exclusively from TRASCO.

TRASCO booth at IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich

7–12 September 2021 trade show

IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich – A-KIP^® concepts and new protection ideas

TRASCO at IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich: lightweight A-KIP^® armoring for sedans, SUVs and multivans, extended limousines and protection concepts for yachting.

TRASCO lightweight armored SUV based on the Mercedes-AMG G63 at the Automobilwoche Kongress 2019 in Berlin

November 2019 event

Automobilwoche Kongress 2019: lightweight armored SUV based on the Mercedes-AMG G63

TRASCO sponsored the Automobilwoche Kongress 2019 in Berlin and presented its new lightweight armored SUV based on the Mercedes-AMG G63.

Heavily armored Volvo XC90 VR8 by TRASCO at IAA 2019 in Frankfurt

12–22 September 2019 trade show

IAA 2019 – world premiere of the armored Volvo XC90 VPAM VR8

TRASCO presented the heavily armored Volvo XC90 in VPAM VR8 at IAA 2019 in Frankfurt – fully certified by the German Beschussamt Mellrichstadt.

TRASCO Aston Martin DB11 with Q Line A-KIP® armoring at the Automobilwoche Kongress 2018

November 2018 event

Automobilwoche Kongress 2018 – Q Line A-KIP^® in an Aston Martin DB11

TRASCO sponsored the Automobilwoche Kongress 2018 in Berlin and presented the lightweight Q Line A-KIP^® armoring concept in an Aston Martin DB11.

Armored Volvo XC90 VR8 – OEM cooperation between TRASCO and Volvo Car Corporation

20 Oct 2018 cooperation

Cooperation of TRASCO & Volvo in the armored vehicle business

Volvo Cars expands its portfolio with a heavily armored XC90 in protection level VR8 – developed and manufactured by TRASCO.

TRASCO Q Line Aston Martin DB11 with Level 4 A-KIP® lightweight armoring

13 Aug 2018 product

Aston Martin DB11 with Anti-Kidnapping armoring

TRASCO Q Line Aston Martin DB11 with A-KIP^® level 4: lightweight ballistic protection with certified materials, under 150 kg, unchanged performance and look.

TRASCO armored BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance hybrid at the Automobilwoche Kongress 2017

November 2017 event

Automobilwoche Kongress 2017: armored BMW 740Le hybrid limousine

TRASCO participated for the first time as sponsor of the Automobilwoche Kongress 2017 in Berlin, presenting its armored BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance hybrid.

TRASCO booth at IAA 2017 in Frankfurt with the A-KIP® Level 4 armored BMW sedans

14–24 September 2017 trade show

IAA 2017 – A-KIP^® lightweight concept and the first armored hybrid limousine

At IAA 2017 in Frankfurt, TRASCO presented its A-KIP^® anti-kidnapping concept in level 4 – including the first armored hybrid limousine, a BMW 740Le xDrive.

07 Jun 2016 cooperation

OEM cooperation between TRASCO & GENESIS

TRASCO and Hyundai Motor Company cooperate on the development, VPAM ballistic certification and production of armored Genesis limousines.

TRASCO stretched and armored VIP vehicles at IAA 2015 in Frankfurt

17–27 September 2015 trade show

IAA 2015: stretched armored VIP SUV and raised-roof limousine based on Mercedes-Benz

TRASCO at IAA 2015 in Frankfurt: armored VIP SUV based on the G63 AMG extended by 58 cm and an extended, raised-roof limousine based on the S600L, both VR7.

TRASCO stretched and armored limousine based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class V222 at IDEX 2015 in Abu Dhabi

22–26 February 2015 trade show

IDEX 2015: world premiere of the stretched limousine based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class V222

World premiere at IDEX 2015 in Abu Dhabi: the first armored +50 cm extended VIP limousine with armored panoramic roof, based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class V222.

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