Defender Trophy: A Global Call to Adventure with Purpose and Legacy

Saudi Arabia : Defender has just announced a global challenge for those looking for adventure, with epic stages, iconic vehicles, and a conservation mission in Africa.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Who can participate in the Defender Trophy?
The competition is open to residents of participating countries over 23 years old who meet physical and driving requirements.What are the stages of the Defender Trophy?
The competition is structured across three stages: Local selections, National finals, and The global final in Africa.- There will be a global adventure competition with physical, driving, and tactical challenges.
- The final will be in Africa in partnership with Tusk in 2026.
- The company has launched the Trophy Edition Defender 110 in heritage-inspired colours.
- Winners will complete a legacy conservation mission.
Land Rover Defender has revived the spirit of its legendary challenge heritage with the launch of the Defender Trophy. The Defender Trophy is a worldwide competition for those who possess an unstoppable spirit of adventure.
The journey, with selection events beginning this year across more than 50 countries, leads to a grand global final in Africa in 2026, in partnership with Tusk. The event will test skill, strength, and teamwork, and then give participants the chance to create a positive impact that will last.

How the Competition Works
The Defender Trophy, which is inspired by past Trophy and Challenge events, is structured across three stages:
- Local selections.
- National finals.
- The global final.
It is open to residents of participating countries that are over 23, who meet physical and driving requirements. The focus of the challenge is on physical and mental strength.
They will evaluate the competitors through a series of rounds, including:
- Driving Challenges: Tough off-road courses and navigation tests.
- Ingenuity Challenges: Smart solutions to problem-solving tasks.
- Physical Challenges: Strength, endurance, and coordination trials.
They will pair and reshuffle finalists at each stage, and then the competitors that are ranked the lowest will choose their teammate. The challenge will then end with a meaningful Tusk conservation mission, which will be watched by a global online audience.

Trophy Edition Defender 110
Defender has introduced the Defender 110 Trophy Edition to celebrate the event. They have built this new vehicle to inspire a new generation of explorers. It is available in two heritage-inspired colours:
- Deep Sandglow Yellow.
- Keswick Green.
The model has a high-spec off-road package with 20-inch Gloss Black wheels, All-Terrain Tyres, Gloss Black accents, Trophy decals, and Ebony Windsor Leather interior.
To enhance utility, there are optional add-ons like a Roof Rack, Deployable Ladder, Side-Mounted Gear Carrier, and Raised Air Intake. Owners can also add a Matte Protective Film for extra durability on rough terrain.

Legacy Through Adventure
Mark Cameron, who is the Managing Director of Defender, said: “For decades, the fabric of the Defender brand’s DNA has been global adventure and community. This challenge is for you—if you embrace the impossible and share our spirit, which is the unstoppable spirit of adventure.”
The Defender Trophy is no doubt a test of ability. But far from that, it is a mission. Winners will, through a final conservation effort led by Tusk, help protect wildlife and natural heritage. This innovation is a blend of Defender’s history of exploration with a commitment to sustainability that is focused on the future.
The countdown to the UAE selection round has begun, and sign-ups are now open. Finalists from the region will head into a world-class challenge that will be thrilling, helping them get recognition with a chance to make a lasting difference.
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