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A-KIP® Anti-Kidnapping Protection
Lightweight ballistic protection for the Defender 110 and 130, engineered and converted by TRASCO in Bremen: certified materials protect the critical areas of the cabin, and the Defender stays virtually indistinguishable from a standard vehicle.
A-KIP® Level 4 and 6 · Ballistic materials to VPAM-PM, in the protected areas · Jaguar Land Rover Accredited Converter
Jaguar Land Rover · Accredited Converter
“Only TRASCO is officially accredited to protect Defender.”
“The new A-KIP® lightweight protection solution from TRASCO turns our award-winning all-terrain vehicle into a highly capable and discreet refuge for its occupants, providing enhanced security and protection.”
“Developed and installed through our Accredited Converter Process with TRASCO, the A-KIP® (Anti-Kidnapping) concept delivers comprehensive ballistic protection to occupants inside Defender.”
Land Rover presents the program on its own Fleet & Business pages and links from there directly to TRASCO.
A-KIP® (Anti-Kidnapping Protection) is deliberate lightweight protection of the critical areas of the cabin against typical criminal attack scenarios such as kidnapping and robbery. Certified ballistic glass, steel and composites protect the windshield, the side windows and doors and the roof; the protection level applies in the protected areas.
The vehicle stays within its original gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Airbags and driver assistance systems remain active, validated in physical crash tests, and the interior is trimmed in OEM fabrics: the only visible difference is a small plaque on the dashboard trim.
Ballistic glass certified to VPAM-PM 4 or PM 6. The front camera, the driver assistance systems and, if fitted to the base vehicle, the windshield heating are retained.
All four side door windows in ballistic glass certified to VPAM-PM 4 or PM 6.
All front and rear side doors are protected with ballistic materials certified to VPAM-PM 4 or PM 6.
The main roof area including the Alpine windows is protected with ballistic steel and special composites to VPAM-PM 4 or PM 6. On the Defender 130, level 4 adds a certified multi-layer security film with UV filter to the panoramic roof, which stays in use; in level 6 the main roof is ballistic against attack at 30° and the panoramic roof is closed.
A ballistic partition wall with an integrated ballistic glass window behind the rear seats protects the rear. All materials certified to VPAM-PM 4 or PM 6.
Blast and fragmentation protection in the footwell floor area, standard on the Defender 110. For the Defender 130 available as an option.
The program
A-KIP® is available for the Defender 110 and the Defender 130, in level 4 against handguns or level 6 against assault rifle ammunition of the AK-47, in the protected areas.
A-KIP® Level 4 · Level 6
Protected areas: ballistic windshield, all four side door windows, certified ballistic materials in all four doors, the main roof including the Alpine windows and a ballistic partition wall with integrated glass window behind the rear seats, plus blast and fragmentation protection in the footwell. Tailgate and rear glass remain factory standard.
A-KIP® Level 4 · Level 6
Protected areas: ballistic windshield, all four side door windows, tailgate glass and cargo side glass (covered inside with opaque ballistic material and OEM fabric trim), certified ballistic materials in all side doors and the tailgate, and roof protection depending on the level. The spare wheel is removed to maximize the payload; an emergency exit via the tailgate is available as an option.
Certification
Every A-KIP® protection component is tested and certified individually by government-approved German VPAM test laboratories according to VPAM-APR 2006 and VPAM-PM 2007, each with test report and certificate. In the protected areas, level 4 withstands handguns up to .44 Magnum and level 6 the 7.62×39 mm PS Ball round of the AK-47.
EU single vehicle approval via TÜV is available as an option; for the United Kingdom, DVSA IVA Category T.
Ballistic protection
The protection is tested against defined threat levels. The exact weapons, calibers and test parameters are listed below.
| Threat | Test level according to VPAM-APR 2006 | Classification by PM 2007 (PM) BRV 2009 (VR) | STANAG 4569 AEP-55 (level) | Comparable to* DIN EN 1063 (BR), DIN EN 1522/23 (FB), BRV 1999 (VR) | Type of Weapon | Caliber | Type of bullet | Test condition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standoff (m) | Standard Hit Spacing | ||||||||
 | 4 | PM 4 | BR 4 FB 4 | 357 S/ | .357 Magnum | FJ(1)/ | 5 ± 0.5 | 3 shots on the vertices of a triangle @ 120 ± 10 mm | |
 | 44 S/ | .44 Magnum | FJ(2)/ | ||||||
 | 6 | PM 6 | (B4+ not classified) | PS Ball (AK-47) | 7.62 × 39 mm | FMJ/ | 10 ± 0.5 | 3 shots on the vertices of a triangle @ 120 ± 10 mm | |
PM 4 357 S/W · .357 Magnum PM 4 44 S/W · .44 Magnum PM 6 PS Ball (AK-47) · 7.62 × 39 mm TRASCO Engineering
Every A-KIP® component for the Defender is developed and validated in a program of 13 test disciplines, on an independent test track and in internal durability tests.
Driving tests on the independent test track of ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg are part of the program.
Internal endurance tests cover long-distance driving, window lifters, door hinges and extreme temperatures.
Static test of the curtain airbag deployment, a physical pole side impact and the European legal side impact test: the airbags deployed as intended.
Test reports and certificates document the ballistic glass, steel and composites, the fragmentation blanket and the fuel tank coating.
Options
Alternative door frame trim, finished and covered in the same OEM fabric as the door top roll.
Because of the added weight of the ballistic glass, special heavy-duty window lifters are available for each door window and can be ordered individually.
Intercom, siren and further systems are operated from the control panel inside the vehicle. With the intercom, the occupants talk to anyone outside without opening doors or windows.
Emergency blue lights with a country-specific siren, operated from the systems control panel.
Fire suppression system for the engine compartment with automatic and manual deployment.
Emergency release to exit through the tailgate. Defender 130 only.
All options
Further equipment is available on request. Every vehicle is configured individually with our engineering team.
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Missions
Discreet protection against kidnapping and robbery for everyday use, for executives and high net worth individuals: the Defender stays virtually indistinguishable from a standard vehicle and is driven with a class B license.
For government departments and fleets: converted in Bremen and delivered market-ready, with EU single vehicle approval available and service through the Jaguar Land Rover network and TRASCO.
Defender’s magnetic charm and exceptional capability remain uncompromised: lightweight protection that requires no chassis or brake upgrades.
FAQ
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A-KIP® (Anti-Kidnapping Protection) is lightweight ballistic protection for the Defender 110 and 130, engineered and converted by TRASCO in Bremen. Certified ballistic glass, steel and composites protect the critical areas of the cabin in level 4 or level 6.
trasco-akip.com →Trasco Bremen GmbH holds the official Accredited Converter status of Jaguar Land Rover for the protected Defender, documented on landrover.com and in the Jaguar Land Rover media center. The Defender protected by TRASCO is available to order exclusively from TRASCO.
Cooperation with Jaguar Land Rover →Level 4 against handguns up to .44 Magnum and Level 6 against the 7.62×39 mm round of the AK-47, in the protected areas. All components are tested and certified by government-approved German VPAM test laboratories.
Hardly. Inside and out, the protected Defender is virtually indistinguishable from a standard vehicle; the only visible difference is a small plaque on the dashboard trim. Because discretion is often the best form of defense, the A-KIP® concept is inconspicuous by design, so the Defender blends in with normal traffic.
Yes. Airbags and driver assistance systems remain active. This was validated in a static test of the curtain airbag deployment, a physical pole side impact and the European legal side impact test.
No. The protected Defender drives like the standard vehicle, needs no additional driver training and no maintenance beyond the standard service schedule.
Through the Jaguar Land Rover service network, supported by TRASCO service and spare parts and the mobile TRASCO service team.
Service & spare parts →Yes. Base vehicles are supplied in the market specification of the destination country; TRASCO handles the export and supports the registration.
No. The vehicle stays within its original gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), so a class B license is sufficient, and no chassis or brake upgrades are required.
TRASCO grants a 2-year warranty on all A-KIP® modifications and protection components, including all opaque and transparent ballistic materials; the base vehicle warranty of JLR remains (currently 5 years or 150,000 km, depending on the market).
No. A-KIP® is deliberately partial lightweight protection for typical criminal attack scenarios and complements fully armored vehicles. For higher threat levels, fully certified armored vehicles such as the TRASCO Toyota Land Cruiser 300 VR7 remain the appropriate choice.
Armored Land Cruiser 300 →
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