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CIO Signs On for VBM Plus

Leonardo-Iveco Consortium to Build 46 Vehicles in New Configuration

The Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO), a collaboration between Iveco and Leonardo, has signed a contract with the Italian MoD’s land armaments directorate to supply 46 VBM vehicles in a new Plus version.

The contract covers 14 mortar-carrying vehicles, 13 tactical command post vehicles, 13 command post vehicles and six 10×10 rescue and recovery vehicles.

The Plus variant of the VBM [velicolo blindato medio] includes changes to both vehicle and turret from previously-produced VBM Freccia IFVs. The engine is upgraded from 550 to 660hp as part of preparing the platform for a future hybrid-electric powertrain. The fire control system in the turret is upgraded, to allow interfacing with new digital optical detection and aiming systems, while Leonardo will install a new digital intercom, four-channel radio, and C2D/N Evo C2 system. A new satellite receiver will enable the vehicles to receive secure signals from both European Galileo and US GPS navigation and timing constellations.

An example of the tactical command post unit variant. (Photo: CIO)

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01/18/2022

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