Leonardo and Rheinmetall Secure First Contract for Italy’s New Armoured Combat Fleet, Marking a Milestone in European Defence Integration
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What this report covers
Countries: Italy. A sourced, structured 5-page analysis for European defence and dual-use decision-makers, from the DFM research desk and built on official and primary sources.
About this report
Italy has taken a decisive step in renewing its ground combat capabilities with the award of a landmark contract to the joint venture Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles (LRMV) for the delivery of the first 21 A2CS Combat Vehicles to the Italian Army.
The contract, valued at approximately €950 million, represents the operational debut of the Leonardo–Rheinmetall partnership and a concrete move toward the creation of a European industrial champion in armoured systems. The first vehicles are expected to be delivered by the end of 2025, initiating a new phase in the modernisation of Italy’s heavy forces.
Key questions this report answers
- What does the €950 million contract for the first 21 A2CS Combat Vehicles deliver to the Italian Army?
- How does this award mark the operational debut of the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture?
- Why is the LRMV partnership described as a move toward a European industrial champion in armoured systems?
- What does the end-of-2025 first-delivery timeline signal for Italy's heavy-forces modernisation?
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