DEFENDER TROPHY: FIRST ENTRANT SELECTED FOR EPIC 2026 ADVENTURE

First qualification event marks the start of the new Defender Trophy competition. Naoki Imamura will represent Japan at the global final in Africa, hosted with conservation partner Tusk in 2026 

More than 10,000 people worldwide have applied to take part in Defender Trophy so far, with six months of training and selection events in seven countries still to run 

Expedition‑ready Defender 110 Trophy Edition met Camel Trophy legends and enthusiasts at Eastnor Castle in the UK to commemorate the historic event’s 45^th anniversary. 
A new short film explains how its spirit lives on in Defender Trophy: Watch here

Official Defender Trophy‑branded apparel is now available to order from Defender retailers, including items that will be used in the competition itself, and model cars https://shop.landrover.com/defender/the‑defender‑collection

Entries for Defender Trophy remain open in many participating countries. Find out more about Defender Trophy here: http://landrover.com/defender‑trophy