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OVERVIEW DEFENDER TROPHY

DEFENDER TROPHY 

Epic Adventure. Greater Purpose.

For decades Defender has been the vehicle of choice of the intrepid and the pioneer. Defender Trophy is searching for a new breed of adventurers ready to embrace their impossible. Be part of a global competition supporting a greater cause.

ADVENTURE WITH PURPOSE

Defender Trophy is all about inspiring real and global change for conservation causes, focusing on leaving a positive impact wherever it touches.

BUILDING ON A LEGACY

For 70 years, Defender has explored the Earth’s extremes. Now our legacy has inspired a new generation of epic adventure, combining the thrill of the unknown with a spirit of togetherness.

EMBODYING THE SPIRIT OF DEFENDER TROPHY

Meet Mark Collins, an adventurer from the off-road challenges of the past. Mark met his wife Belen when competing in South America in 1998. Their shared passion for conservation and exploration has been passed on to their daughter Carla. A new era of purposeful adventures begins.

Meet Mark Collins, an adventurer from the off-road challenges of the past. Mark met his wife Belen when competing in South America in 1998. Their shared passion for conservation and exploration has been passed on to their daughter Carla. A new era of purposeful adventures begins.

THE JOURNEY

The competition begins with a local application and selection process, followed by intense qualification events, culminating in the Global Final in October 2026. The location for the final will be revealed in August 2026.

NATIONAL QUALIFIERS

An exhilarating mix of physical, driving, and cognitive challenges to uncover the nation's champions to represent their country at the Defender Trophy Global Final.

Defender Trophy on muddy road

THREE EPIC STAGES

Conquer a series of driving, engineering, navigational and physical challenges across some of the world’s most challenging terrains.

Man holding rhino leg

THE CHANCE TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE

At the Global Final, competitors will work with TUSK, unleashing their skills to drive impactful conservation efforts.

OWN A PIECE OF DEFENDER TROPHY

Defender Trophy top headlight view

DEFENDER TROPHY EDITION

Celebrate the heritage of the Defender Trophy. Available in iconic Sandglow Yellow and classic Keswick Green, with unique details throughout the vehicle.

Celebrate the heritage of the Defender Trophy. Available in iconic Sandglow Yellow and classic Keswick Green, with unique details throughout the vehicle.

DEFENDER PARTNERSHIPS 

Adventure begins with Defender

TUSK

A driving force in conservation, working together to protect biodiversity and wildlife in Africa.
Emergency response team assembled

RED CROSS

Working together for 70 years, reaching people in crisis wherever they are.

Off Road sequences carried out by a professional driver on private land with full permissions.