Italian army first four infantry fighting vehiclesLynxreceive,A2CSOfficially launched the Armored Combat System program. This program isLeonardo-Rheinmetallis led by a joint venture.
leonardoAccording to the first fourLynxThe vehicle was launched on January 27th at the Multifunctional Experimental Center of Montelibretti (Ce.Poli.Spe), a joint ventureLeonardo Rheinmetall Military VehiclesDelivered to the Italian Army by
At the delivery ceremony, the Italian Minister of DefenseGuido CrossetChief of Defense StaffLuciano PortolanoChief of Staff of the Italian ArmyCarmine Magiello、leonardoCEO ofRoberto Cingolani、Rheinmetall Vehicle Systems Europeresponsible forBjorn Bernhardwas in attendance.
With this move, ItalyArmy Armoured Combat Systems（A2CS) program, the country’s army plans to procure a new generation of armored fighting vehicles.
The first contract, signed at the end of 2025, includes:A2CSIt includes 21 combat vehicles and is expected to be a new procurement phase as the Italian Army modernizes its heavy mechanized forces.
The Italian Ministry of Defense said the program aims to introduce digital integrated armor platforms developed through Italian-German industrial cooperation and modernize land combat capabilities.
“The international situation demands ever-evolving defense capabilities to ensure national security and protect national interests,” Crossett said at the ceremony.
“Within this framework, delivered to the Italian ArmyLynxThe armored vehicle is the result of industrial cooperation between Italy and Germany, which aims to strengthen land systems by introducing cutting-edge platforms. ”
delivered last weekLynxThe vehicle was put into service by the Italian Army beforeCe.Poli.Spewill be tested and evaluated.
The four vehicles delivered areline metalmade ofLance 30mmEquipped with towers, these were laterleonardomade ofHitfist 30mmIt will be replaced by a tower, and Italy’s intention is to integrate the domestic subsystem into its fleet.
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