It’s an upgrade mod kit made mostly by rafael: https://www.rafael.co.il/system/armor-shield/
More info:
Timeline of the program:
- Contract with Fa Rafael: mid-2006
- Delivery of modification packages (including ERA tiles): 4th quarter of 2006
- Start of modification of YPR vehicles by the manufacturer in Tarin Kowt(Kamp Holland): January 2007
- Suspension of the modification program by C-TFU: March-April 2007
- Test in Tarin Kowt(Kamp Holland) with higher power engine and raised running gear: March 2008
- Restart of modification of YPR vehicles by IBL: March 2008
Number of operational YPR vehicles in Afghanistan (specific locations: Tarin Kowt and Deh Rawod):
- YPR 765 A1 PRI: 13 vehicles
- YPR 765 A1 Prco-B: 2 vehicles
- YPR 765 A1 Prco-C3: 4 vehicles
- YPR 765 A1 Prco-C5: 1 vehicle
- YPR 765 A1 PRGN: 3 vehicles
- YPR 765 A1 PRTACP: 1 vehicle
- YPR 765 A1 PRV: 1 vehicle
- YPR 765 A1 PRGWT: 2 vehicles
- YPR 765 A1 PRBDR: 1 vehicle
- YPR 806 A1 PRB: 2 vehicles
Total number of vehicles: 30 vehicles
Loss of YPR vehicles in Afghanistan:
- 6 vehicles lost:
- 5 vehicles due to IED (Improvised Explosive Device)
- 1 vehicle due to RPG hit (rocket-propelled grenade) before ERA was installed