- Expedition‑ready Defender 110 Trophy Edition met Camel Trophy legends and enthusiasts at Eastnor Castle in the UK to commemorate 45th 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
Gaydon, UK – Thursday 13 November 2025: Defender is celebrating the 45th anniversary of Camel Trophy, while looking ahead to the new Defender Trophy competition, making a positive impact on the people and places it encounters. The new Defender 110 Trophy Edition will be central to the adventure. The distinctive expedition‑ready 4x4 recently joined a global celebration of 45 years since the first Camel Trophy was held – an inspirational event synonymous with Defender that’s reflected in the Deep Sandglow Yellow colour exclusively created for the edition.
Land Rover Classic and Defender were proud to host the Camel Trophy Club’s 45th Anniversary event at Eastnor Castle in the UK. It gave 38 past participants and more than 200 enthusiasts of the competition an opportunity to hear about Defender Trophy first‑hand and witness a historic moment as the new Defender 110 Trophy Edition and Classic Defender Works V8 Trophy led a convoy of original Camel Trophy vehicles through the Eastnor Castle estate.
CAMEL TROPHY 45
A new short film on Defender’s YouTube channel featuring former Camel Trophy participants including 1989 winners Bob and Joe Ives, and 1997 competitor Karen McDonald, explains how the original Trophy spirit of adventure, camaraderie and teamwork will live on. Defender Trophy competitors will need to co‑operate to navigate tough terrain, conquer extreme physical challenges and solve tactical tests – all united by a greater purpose to benefit conservation partner Tusk in Africa. The first in a series of Defender Trophy films coming to the Defender YouTube channel, watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYP4__I2Eq8
The Defender Trophy Collection
Fans of epic adventure can also now buy official branded Defender Trophy merchandise, with a range of specially‑designed items that capture the essence of the Defender Trophy experience – including items that will be used in the global final in 2026.
DEFENDER TROPHY COLLECTION
The collection includes a range of apparel including waterproof, lightweight insulated and hybrid jackets, hybrid gilets, long‑ and short‑sleeve T‑shirts, a snood, beanie hat and caps.
Durable and usable items include leak‑proof YETI travel mugs and bottles, a water‑resistant 21‑litre backpack, a golf umbrella and even a windproof/waterproof three‑person lightweight tent.
Rhino or lion soft toys with £7.50 from each sale donated to Tusk, and Defender Trophy Edition Icon models in Deep Sandglow Yellow or Keswick Green, complete the range.
Explore the full Defender Trophy Collection online at https://shop.landrover.com/defender/the‑defender‑collection or contact your Defender retailer. Find your nearest retailer here: https://www.landrover.com/national‑dealer‑locator.html
