Italian army orders 28 Centauro II combat vehicle

The Iveco – Oto Melara Consortium has signed a contract with the Italian Secretariat of Defence (Segredifesa) on June 27, 2024, for the delivery of 28 Centauro II armored vehicles.

This contract, which includes a ten-year integrated logistic support package, completes the Italian Army’s acquisition of 150 units.

The Centauro II, now fully operational, offers advanced performance, engagement capability, mobility, interconnection, and ergonomics. It is equipped with a 720hp power pack, H-drive scheme, and digital architecture.

- ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW -

The new generation HITFACT turret features a 120mm gun and advanced Command and Control Communication systems.

These enhancements make the Centauro II a highly innovative and interoperable vehicle, capable of operating in various scenarios, from national security missions to peacekeeping and support operations.

Readers who wish to follow our weekly coverage can subscribe to the Weekly Defense Roundup.

If you wish to report a grammatical or factual error in this article, please let us know by using the online form.

Executive Editor

Support The Defence Blog

Independent reporting takes resources. Join us on Patreon.

Become a patron

More Like This

Italy buys surplus U.S. Marine amphibious vehicles for $30.6M

The United States government has approved the sale of seven surplus Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles to Italy in a $30.6 million deal that...

Beretta develops 8-barrel drone-killing turret

Beretta Defense Technologies will unveil a new remote-controlled weapon station for counter-drone operations at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris next month, bringing to the exhibition...

Ukraine’s verdict on the Centauro: great gun, worrying armor

Ukrainian paratroopers operating Italian-supplied B1 Centauro wheeled tank destroyers say the vehicle shoots straighter than anything they have used before and can reach 105...

Denmark chooses European missile shield over U.S. Patriot

French defense-electronics firm Thales announced on April 21 that Denmark has signed a contract for the SAMP/T NG long-range air and missile defense system...

Spain buys 34 SUPERAV 8×8 amphibious vehicles

Indra Land Vehicles and IDV, a Leonardo Company, signed a strategic agreement on April 17, 2026, to deliver the new Marine Infantry Amphibious Combat...