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Title : Italy Orders Initial Batch of Centauro II Tank Destroyers
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Italy Orders Initial Batch of Centauro II Tank Destroyers

Iveco Defence Vehicles Is Awarded A Contract to Deliver Ten Centauro II Armored Vehicles to the Italian Army

(Source: Iveco Defence Vehicles; issued July 24, 2018)

Along with Japan, Italy is one of the few countries to operate large 8x8 vehicles armed with a 120mm tank gun, and capable of a large range of battlefield missions, and it has now ordered the improved Centauro II version. (Iveco photo)

BOLZANO, Italy –-- In the presence of the Italian Army Chief of Staff and of the Land Armaments Director, a contract for the first tranche of ten Centauro II Vehicles, named “New Blindo Centauro” by the Italian Army, has been signed by the Iveco - Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) senior management at Guidoni Palace, headquarters of the General Secretariat of Defence and of the National Armaments Directorate.

The Centauro II marks a major step forward compared to the previous Centauro I, in terms of power, observation capability, mobility, ergonomics, firing range, communication and maximum crew protection.

Equipped with a new power pack delivering over 700hp and with H-drive architecture, a hallmark of the 8x8 Centauro range, Centauro II features an entirely digital system and a new generation turret mounting with a 120/45 mm gun.

The result is a new concept of wheeled armored vehicle capable of operating in any scenario: from national security missions, to peace-keeping and support operations including all interventions involving the Italian Armed Forces.

The CIO contract, including vehicles, equipment and logistics, is worth 159 million euros, with some 65 million euros relating to Iveco Defence Vehicles.

This delivery is the first tranche of a total of 136 units.

Iveco Defence Vehicles is a brand of CNH Industrial N.V., a world leader in Capital Goods listed on the New York Stock Exchange and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario of the Borsa Italiana. Iveco Defence Vehicles is dedicated to delivering innovative automotive and protection solutions to meet the needs of military customers worldwide. The company manufactures specialist logistic, protected and armoured vehicles in its facility in Bolzano in Northern Italy, as well as marketing Iveco’s full commercial range, adapted as necessary to meet the

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Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) Signs Contract with the Italian Ministry of Defence for 10 Centauro II Armoured Vehicles

(Source: Leonardo; issued July 24, 2018)

-- The contract, which includes vehicles, spares and logistic support, is for the first tranche of a total 136 units. The contract value to Leonardo is approximately 92 million euros;
-- Centauro II is a latest-generation wheeled armoured vehicle which combines high performance with maximum crew protection. The vehicle can be employed for national security missions and peace-keeping operations;
-- Leonardo is responsible for the complete vehicles’ turret defence system, including observation, targeting and communications systems.

ROME --- Today the Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO), which is 50% owned by Leonardo, signed a contract worth 159 million Euros with the Italian Ministry of Defence for the acquisition of the first 10 new Centauro II armoured vehicles.

The signing ceremony took place at Palazzo Guidoni, the headquarters of the Italian Secretariat General of Defence and of the National Armaments Directorate. It was attended by the Secretary General of Defence and National Armaments Director, Air Force Lt. General Carlo Magrassi; the Italian Army Chief of Staff, General Salvatore Farina; and the Director of the Land Armaments, Lieutenant General Francesco Castrataro.

This is the first tranche out of a total 136 units. The contract also includes spares and logistic support.

The contract value for Leonardo amounts to approximately 92 million Euros. The company will be responsible for the development and integration of the complete turret defence system, including the observation, targeting and communications systems.

Centauro II is a major step forward compared to the Centauro I in terms of power, situational awareness, mobility, ergonomics, shooting behaviour and communications, all while providing maximum crew protection.

It is a latest-generation wheeled armoured vehicle that can operate in any number of scenarios: from national security missions to peacekeeping and support operations and in other operational theatres in which the Armed Forces need to intervene.

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