The Italian army has received its first four combat vehicles Lynxofficially launching the armored combat systems program A2CSled by the joint venture Leonardo-Rheinmetall.
Second Leonardothe first four vehicles Lynx were delivered to the Italian army on 27 January at the Multifunctional Testing Center (Ce.Poli.Spe) of Montelibretti from the joint venture Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles.
The delivery ceremony saw the participation of the Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosettoof the Chief of Defense Staff, General Luciano Portolanoof the Chief of Staff of the Italian Army Carmine Masielloof the CEO of Leonardo, Roberto Cingolaniand the person responsible for Rheinmetall Vehicle Systems Europe, Björn Bernhard.
The delivery officially kicked off the program Army Armoured Combat Systems (A2CS), under which Italy plans to acquire a new generation of armored fighting vehicles for its land forces.
The initial contract, signed at the end of 2025, covers 21 vehicles A2CSwith new acquisition phases expected as the Italian army renews its fleet of heavy mechanized vehicles.
The Italian Ministry of Defense said the program aims to modernize land combat capabilities through the introduction of a digitally integrated armored platform, developed through Italian-German industrial cooperation.
“The international scenario requires a constantly evolving defense, capable of guaranteeing the country’s security and safeguarding national interests,” Crosetto declared during the ceremony.
“The delivery of the armored vehicle fits within this structure Lynxthe result of Italian-German industrial cooperation, to the Italian army, with the aim of strengthening land systems through the introduction of latest generation platforms.”
The vehicles Lynx delivered last week will now undergo testing and evaluation at the Ce.Poli.Spe before entering operational service in the Italian army.
The four delivered vehicles are equipped with the turret Lance 30mm Of Rheinmetallwhich will later be replaced by the turret Hitfist 30mm Of Leonardo on all subsequent production vehicles, reflecting Italy’s intent to integrate national subsystems into the fleet.
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