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Modern equipment of the Italian Army is a list of military equipment currently[when?] in service with the Italian Army.
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Caliber | Number | Notes |
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Combat Knife | ||||||
Extrema Ratio Fulcrum | ![]() |
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Bayonet | — | — | [1] |
Handguns | ||||||
Beretta 92FS | ![]() |
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Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | 24,000 | Standard issue handgun to be replaced by the Beretta APX.
In service since 1978
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Beretta APX | ![]() |
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Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | — | New standard issue handgun.
Successor of the Beretta 92FS, first entering in service with forces in active combat missions [2] |
Glock 17 | ![]() |
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Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | — | Issue with special forces.
In use in the Col Moschin 9º Reggimento d'Assalto Paracadutisti (9th Parachute Assault Regiment) [3] |
Glock 19X | ![]() |
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Semi-automatic pistol | 9×19mm Parabellum | — | Issue with special forces.
In use in the 4° Reggimento Alpini Paracadutisti Ranger (4th Alpini Paratroopers Regiment) [4] |
FN Five-seveN | ![]() |
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Semi-automatic pistol | FN 5.7×28mm | — | Issue with special forces.
In use in the Col Moschin 9º Reggimento d'Assalto Paracadutisti (9th Parachute Assault Regiment) [5] |
Submachine guns | ||||||
Beretta PM12S | ![]() |
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Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | — | Standard issue submachine gun to be replaced by the Beretta PMX.[6][7] |
Beretta PMX | ![]() |
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Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | — | New standard issue submachine gun (also available to special forces).
Successor of the Beretta PM12[8][9] |
Heckler & Koch MP5 | ![]() |
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Submachine gun | 9×19mm Parabellum | — | Issue with special forces.[7] |
FN P90 | ![]() |
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Submachine gun | FN 5.7×28mm | — | Issue with special forces.
In use in the Col Moschin 9º Reggimento d'Assalto Paracadutisti (9th Parachute Assault Regiment) [10] |
Assault rifles & Battle rifles | ||||||
Beretta 70/90 | ![]() |
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Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | 120,000 | Standard issue assault rifle, to be replaced by the Beretta ARX160.
Versions AR, SC, SCP:
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Beretta ARX160 | ![]() |
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Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | > 25,000 | New standard issue assault rifle.
Versions A1, A2 and A3 [12][13]
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Beretta ARX200
"Patrol" |
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Battle rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | 1,170 | Issue with infantry forces.
Weapon with a 16 '' barrel and a GLX160 grenade launcher [14][15] |
Heckler & Koch G36 | ![]() |
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Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | — | Issue with special forces.
In use in the Col Moschin 9º Reggimento d'Assalto Paracadutisti (9th Parachute Assault Regiment) [3][16] |
Heckler & Koch HK416 | ![]() |
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Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | — | Issue with special forces.
In use in the Col Moschin 9º Reggimento d'Assalto Paracadutisti (9th Parachute Assault Regiment) [17] |
M4
"SOPMOD Variant" |
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Assault rifle | 5.56×45mm NATO | about 2,000 | Issue with special forces.[6][3]
Known deliveries:
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Precision rifles | ||||||
Beretta ARX200 | ![]() |
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Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | 130 | New standard issue DMR.
20 '' barrel, intelligent combat sight by Steiner Optics (integrates a laser rangefinder, an inclinometer and a ballistic calculator into a compact 6×40 optic) [18][9] |
M110 | ![]() |
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Designated marksman rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | — | Issue with special forces.[19][6] |
Victrix Pugio | ![]() |
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Bolt action sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | — | New standard issue sniper rifle [20][21] |
Sako TRG-42 | ![]() |
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Bolt action sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm | — | [22] |
Victrix Scorpio | ![]() |
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Bolt action sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm | — | Issue with special forces.
Selected in 2022 for some elite units (paratroopers, Alpini or the Lagunari)[20][23][24] |
Barrett M82 | ![]() |
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Anti materiel sniper rifle | 12.7×99mm NATO | — | Standard issue anti material rifle.[25] |
Accuracy International AWM | ![]() |
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Bolt action sniper rifle | 8.6×70mm | — | Issue with special forces.
Schmidt & Bender 5-25×56 optics [6] In use in the Col Moschin 9º Reggimento d'Assalto Paracadutisti (9th Parachute Assault Regiment) |
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare | ![]() |
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Bolt action sniper rifle | 7.62×51mm NATO | — | |
Machine guns | ||||||
FN Minimi | ![]() |
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Light machine gun | 5.56×45mm NATO | 3,000 | Standard issue light machine gun.
Licensed build by Beretta [26] |
FN Minimi | ![]() |
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Light machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | 130 | 130 planned to be purchased to FN in 2023 in 7.62 mm caliber.[27] |
MG 3 | ![]() |
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Machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO | 30,000 | Standard issue machine gun.
Licensed build by Beretta, Whitehead Motofides and Franchi, since 1959 [28] |
M2 Browning | ![]() |
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Heavy machine gun | 12.7×99mm NATO | — | Standard issue heavy machine gun.[29] |
Shotguns | ||||||
Benelli M3 Super 90 | ![]() |
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Combat shotgun | 12 Gauge | — | Issue with special forces.[30] |
Benelli M4 Super 90 | ![]() |
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Combat shotgun | 12 Gauge | — | Issue with special forces.[30] |
Beretta RS202 | — | ![]() |
Combat shotgun | 12 Gauge | — | Issue with special forces.
In use in the Col Moschin 9º Reggimento d'Assalto Paracadutisti (9th Parachute Assault Regiment) [30] |
Franchi SPAS-15 | ![]() |
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Semi-automaticCombat shotgun | 12 Gauge | 2,000 | Standard issue shotgun.
Acquired in 1999 [31] |
Grenades | ||||||
MF2000 | — | ![]() |
Hand grenades | — | 100,000 | Standard issue grenade.
New model to replace the SRCM Mod. 35 and the defective OD-82 (retired). |
SRCM Mod. 35 | ![]() |
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Hand grenades | — | Millions | Standard issue grenade.
838,862 since 2012; production halted for new MF2000 |
Beretta GLX-160 | ![]() |
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Attached grenade launcher | 40×46 mm NATO
(low velocity grenades) |
2,726
(minimum) |
Standard issue under-barrel grenade launcher.
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M203 | ![]() |
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Attached grenade launcher | 40×46 mm NATO
(low velocity grenades) |
— | Issue with special forces.
In use with the M4 assault rifle [6] |
Mk 19 | ![]() |
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Automatic grenade launcher | 40×53 mm NATO
(high velocity grenades) |
— | Standard issue automatic grenade launcher.[36] |
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
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Spike MR/LR | ![]() ![]() |
Anti-tank guided missile | 173 | ![]() |
[37]
(SIPRI 2013) |
Panzerfaust 3 | ![]() |
Anti-tank rocket launcher | 2,000 | ![]() |
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Instalaza C90 | ![]() |
Anti-tank rocket launcher | ![]() |
In use with the special forces, 90mm rocket lancher, variants:
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Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
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Aramid helmet | ![]() |
Helmet | 38,000 |
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LBA Aramid helmet | ![]() |
Helmet |
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NC4/09 | ![]() |
Bulletproof vest | 21,000 |
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AP98/A | ![]() |
Bulletproof vest | 87,000 | ||
Pezt Protech 5200 | ![]() |
Bulletproof vest |
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LBA | ![]() |
Bulletproof vest |
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NFM Delta Body Armour | ![]() |
Bulletproof vest |
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Special equipment | |||||
T10C | ![]() ![]() |
Parachute | ![]() |
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MC1-1B/C | ![]() ![]() |
Parachute | ![]() |
Steerable parachute; Aero Sekur licensed build[42] | |
T10R MIRSP | ![]() ![]() |
Parachute | Reserve parachute; Aero Sekur licensed build[44] | ||
Para-Flite MT-1XX | ![]() |
Parachute | HAHO/HALO-TCL parachute | ||
Raven G-12 | ![]() |
Cargo parachute |
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26 foot | ![]() |
Cargo parachute |
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OMG Caimano MK4 | ![]() |
Rebreather | [47] |
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
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Aero Sekur M90 | ![]() |
NBCR mask | On 21 October 2003 awarded a contract for 63,000 Mod. M90 NBCR masks, with delivery in summer 2004 for about 5.5 million Euros[43] | ||
NBCR individual vest | ![]() |
NBCR vest |
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Canberra AN/PDR-77 | ![]() |
Radiation detection system | 1,300 system updated in 2012 [48] |
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
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AN/PVS-21 | ![]() |
Night-vision goggles | 2,860 | Made by Steiner Defence | |
AN/PVS-18 | ![]() |
Night-vision goggles |
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AN/PVS-15 | ![]() |
Night-vision goggles | ![]() |
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AN/PVS-7B/D | ![]() |
Night-vision goggles | |||
i-Aware TM-NVG | ![]() |
Night-vision goggles | 3,284 |
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Insight Tecnologyes MUM-2 | ![]() |
Monocular Night Vision Device |
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Officine Galileo VTG-120 | ![]() |
Thermal imaging system | For use with TOW and MILAN launchers | ||
Officine Galileo VTG-240 | ![]() |
Thermal imaging system | ![]() |
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Sagem MATIS | ![]() |
Thermal imaging system |
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Thales Sophie MP | ![]() |
Thermal imaging system | ![]() |
Long range system[55]
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Elbit Coral CR | ![]() |
Thermal imaging system | ![]() |
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Raytheon W1000-15 | ![]() |
Thermal imaging system |
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AN/PAS-13B(V3) | ![]() |
Thermal weapon sight | ![]() |
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SIMRAD KN250F | ![]() |
Night sighting system |
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Source [56]
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
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Ariete | ![]() |
Main battle tank | 200[57] | ![]() |
125 To be upgraded and remain in service until 2035 4th Tank Regiment 32nd Tank Regiment 132nd Tank Regiment |
Centauro | ![]() |
Tank destroyer | 259 | ![]() |
In service with the army's nine cavalry regiments. Initially, 400 purchased, 141 sold to Jordan.[58]
The vehicles will be replaced by the Centauro II (see details in the "future equipment" section). |
Centauro II | ![]() |
Tank destroyer | 112
(+ 10 on option) |
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Production started in 2021.[59]
Total of 150 planned. First operational squadrons in 2024.[62] |
Dardo | ![]() |
Infantry fighting vehicle | 198[57] | ![]() |
150 To be upgraded, 1st Bersaglieri Regiment 8th Bersaglieri Regiment 11th Bersaglieri Regiment |
VBM Freccia | ![]() |
Infantry fighting vehicle | 177 | ![]() |
Total Freccia (No Centauro) expected, 630 at a medium term.[63]
A first batch of 249 was ordered in 2007, all delivered by 2017:
A second batch was approved in 2019 for 81 Freccia, delivered until 2023:
A third phase with 300 additional vehicles is expected (see details in the "future equipment" section). |
Anti-tank missile carrier | 72 | ![]() | |||
Command post | 46 | ![]() | |||
Mortar carrier | 35 | ![]() | |||
VBL Puma 6x6 | ![]() |
Armored personnel carrier | 360 | ![]() |
360 purchased, being phased out, 79 sold to Pakistan |
VBL Puma 4x4 | ![]() |
Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle | 180 | ![]() |
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VBR NBC | ![]() ![]() |
CBRN defense | 15 | ![]() |
9 updated by Aris SPA with Italian components and designated VBR NBC Plus[65] |
M106 | ![]() ![]() |
Mortar carrier | ? | ![]() |
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Bandvagn 206S | ![]() |
Armored personnel carrier | 300 | ![]() |
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VM90 / Armored VM90 | ![]() |
Infantry mobility vehicle | 2,000 | ![]() |
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VTLM Lince | ![]() |
Infantry mobility vehicle | 1,900 | ![]() |
3,623 planned in total [70]
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Orso 4X4[72] | ![]() |
MRAP | 56 | Command post variant
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Cougar HE | ![]() |
MRAP | 12[74] | ![]() |
Since 2008, in Afghanistan theater[75] |
AAV7-A1 | ![]() |
Amphibious vehicle | 17 | 15 AAVP-7 + 1 AAVC-7 + 1 AAVR-7 to be replaced with 82 Amphibious Combat Vehicles[76] Lagunari Regiment "Serenissima" | |
Land Rover VAV90 / Defender 90 WMIK | ![]() |
Off-road vehicle | 50 | ![]() |
Weapons Mounted Installation Kit, version with 12.7mm machine gun or 40 mm grenade launcher, for special forces |
Jeep Wrangler J8
Nuova Autovettura da Ricognizione (new reconnaissance vehicle) |
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Light reconnaissance vehicle | 210
(+ 210 option) |
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Purchased as a replacement of the AR90 Land Rover Defender 90 for light reconnaissance in 2020 (delivery 2021-22). To be used by the special forces.[77]
200 light (in light grey livery) + 10 standard (military livery) purchased. At a longer term 2,400 are expected in total, the variants being:[78]
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GMV Flyer 72 | ![]() |
Light Strike Vehicle | 27 | ![]() |
In use in the Col Moschin 9º Reggimento d'Assalto Paracadutisti (9th Parachute Assault Regiment). |
Source[79]
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
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OTO Melara Mod 56 | ![]() |
Pack howitzer | 18 | 330 in service since 1960s; withdrawn in early 2000s and limited number returned to service in 2013: 1st Field Artillery Regiment (Mountain) 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (Mountain) 185th Paratroopers Artillery Regiment "Folgore" | |
FH70 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Towed howitzer | 90[80] | ![]() |
164 in service since 1982, some being updated with new engine and fire control computer (LINAPS) starting in 2020. 18 per regiment: Field Artillery Regiment "a Cavallo" 1st Field Artillery Regiment (Mountain) 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (Mountain) 21st Field Artillery Regiment "Trieste" 24th Field Artillery Regiment "Peloritani" Some were donated to Ukraine [81] |
Panzerhaubitze 2000 | ![]() ![]() |
Self-propelled howitzer | 64 | ![]() |
70 PzH 2000 purchased, of which 68 were license built by OTO Melara.
6 donated to Ukraine in 2022.[82] |
M270A1 MLRS-I | ![]() |
Multiple rocket launcher | 21 | ![]() |
Since 1988 22 units delivered; 21 units were updated to fire GMLRS in 2012 216 GMLRS rockets ordered in 2011, of which 66 in Lot 7 (delivery in 2012) unknown GMLRS rockets ordered in 2013, Lot 9; Delivery will begin in April 2015 5th Field Artillery Regiment "Superga" |
Specialised ammunition | |||||
Vulcano (munition) | ![]() |
155mm shells | 1,686 | — | Ordered in 2023 [83]
Variants possible include:
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Name | Origin | Type | Caliber | Number | Photo | Notes |
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Hirtenberger M6C-210 | ![]() |
Infantry Mortar | 60 mm | 320 | ![]() |
Delivered between 2002 and 2003, for 5.4 million Euros |
Expal
MX2 KM |
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Mortar | 81 mm | 271 | ![]() |
In 2010 for 22.3 million Euros[86] to replace oldest 253 Mod. 62 81 mm mortar[35]
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MO-120 RT | ![]() |
Towed mortar | 120 mm | < 139 | ![]() |
139 delivered between 2000 and 2004. |
2R2M mortar | ![]() ![]() |
Mortar carrier | 120 mm | 21 | ![]() |
Installed on the Freccia[88][89]
(14 on order) [88] |
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
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Skyguard Aspide | ![]() |
Surface-to-air missile system | 24 systems (most stored) | ![]() |
In service since 1992. Being phased out and replaced by MAADS systems 17th Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment "Sforzesca" 121st Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment "Ravenna" |
SAMP/T | ![]() ![]() |
Surface-to-air missile system | 5 batteries | ![]() |
4 active batteries, 1 training battery, 1x battery donated to Ukraine 4th Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment "Peschiera" |
FIM-92 Stinger | ![]() |
MANPAD | 145 | ![]() |
In service since 1987. 145 launchers and about 675 missiles have been delivered. 17th Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment "Sforzesca" 121st Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment "Ravenna" |
Source [56]
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
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Bergepanzer | ![]() ![]() |
Armoured recovery vehicle | 136 | ![]() |
67 license built by OTO Melara, since 1971 |
Pionierpanzer | ![]() ![]() |
Armoured engineer vehicle | 40 | ![]() |
28 license built by OTO Melara, since 1985 |
Biber | ![]() ![]() |
Armoured vehicle-launched bridge | 59 | ![]() |
64 delivered; all license built by OTO Melara since the 1980s |
Isoli Defence M120 | ![]() |
Mobile crane | Isoli crane on Iveco 260.35 6X6, in service since 1981; being phased out | ||
Isoli Defence M180 crane | ![]() |
Mobile crane | ![]() |
Isoli crane on Iveco 260.35 6X6, in service since 1981; being phased out | |
Isoli Defence M200 | ![]() |
Mobile crane |
TCM C 200M crane on Iveco SMH 88.42 8X8, to replace M180 cranes
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Isoli Defence M300 | ![]() |
Mobile crane |
TCM C 300M crane on Iveco SMH 88.45 BAT 8X8 | ||
Isoli Defence M400 | ![]() |
Mobile crane |
TCM C 400M crane on Iveco SMH 88.45 BAT 8X8[91]
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ORMIG 603TTV 6X6 | ![]() |
Mobile crane | 20 | ||
Locatelli Grill 850 | ![]() |
Mobile crane | 5 | ||
Tadano Faun ATF60-3 Crane | ![]() |
Mobile crane | 15 | ||
Merlo P36.7 Plus | ![]() |
Telescopic handler | ![]() |
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Merlo P72.10 | ![]() |
Telescopic handler | |||
Manitou MRT 1850 Privilege | ![]() |
Telescopic handler | 9 | ![]() |
Delivered in 2010[92] |
JCB 930[93] | ![]() |
Rough terrain forklift | 84 | ![]() |
60 delivered between 2008 and 2010; 24 ordered in 2010[94] |
Fantuzzi LiftMast[95] | ![]() |
Heavy Forklift | |||
FAI Panda 380 | ![]() |
Skid-steer loader | |||
FIAT Hitachi FD 175 | ![]() |
Crawler dozer | |||
FIAT New Holland D180 | ![]() |
Crawler dozer | 51 on delivery between 2010 and 2012 | ||
FIAT Hitachi FL 175 | ![]() |
Crawler loader | |||
Caterpillar D7R | ![]() |
Crawler dozer | 3 delivered in 2009 | ||
FIAT New Holland W130B | ![]() |
Wheel loader |
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FIAT New Holland W190B | ![]() |
Wheel loader |
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FIAT Komatsu WB97S5 | ![]() |
Wheel loader | 51 delivered between 2010 and 2012 (of which 42 in 2011)[97] | ||
JCB 1CX | ![]() |
Wheel loader | 100 | [94] | |
JCB 3CX | ![]() |
Wheel loader | |||
JCB 426 | ![]() |
Wheel loader | ![]() |
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FIAT New Holland E245B | ![]() |
Tracked excavator | 24 | Delivered in 2009[98] | |
FIAT Hitachi FE 20 | ![]() |
Tracked excavator | |||
FIAT Hitachi EX235 | ![]() |
Tracked excavator | |||
FIAT Komatsu PC210NLC | ![]() |
Tracked excavator | 46 | Delivered in July 2011[97][99] | |
FIAT Allis FL150C | ![]() |
Grader | |||
FIAT New Holland F156.6 | ![]() |
Grader | 20 delivered between 2010 and 2012 | ||
Colmar T3500[100] | ![]() |
Wheel-railway excavator | 1 in service since '90s | ||
Colmar T7000 | ![]() |
Wheel-railway excavator | 1 in service since '90s[101] with Railway Regiment | ||
Unimog 416[102] | ![]() |
Wheel-railway tractor | 2 in service since '90s[101] with Railway Regiment | ||
Bitelli Condor S | ![]() |
Roadroller | 22 delivered in 2011 | ||
ATCL 6X6 Autobetonpompa | ![]() |
Pump-concrete truck |
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Carmix 4x4 | ![]() |
Self-loading drive concrete mixer | 30 ordered in 2013, to Metalgalante Spa[103] | ||
ATCL 6X6 Piattaforma Lavoro Sollevabile | ![]() |
Lifting platform truck |
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Fresia F60C 4X4 Teseo[104] | ![]() |
Firefighting truck | For airport firefigting | ||
SIRMAC Rampini SAB2500D Vulcano | ![]() |
Firefighting truck | For airport firefigting | ||
Parizzi GE/9-765-1 | ![]() |
Energy station trailer | ![]() |
10/12 kW energy station trailer | |
Parizzi GE/9-765-2 | ![]() |
Energy station trailer | ![]() |
25 kW energy station trailer | |
Parizzi GE/9-765-3 | ![]() |
Energy station trailer | ![]() |
50 kW energy station trailer | |
P.F.M. (Pont Flottant Motorisé) | ![]() |
Bridging system | 90 | ![]() |
PGM, Ponte Galleggiante Medio |
Bailey bridge | ![]() |
Bridging system | |||
MGB Medium Girder Bridge | ![]() |
Bridging system | ![]() |
8 delivered in end '80s |
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
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VTMM Orso ACRT-RC | ![]() ![]() |
MRAP / EOD | 40 | Orso and route clearance tool
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40 Iveco VTMM Orso 4X4 RCP (Route Clearance Package), with 25 options, ordered in 2011 for delivery since 2013 (120 million Euros) |
Buffalo MPV | ![]() |
MRAP / EOD | 7 | ![]() |
Purchased initially to dispose of IED in Afghanistan and Iraq
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CEIA CMD | ![]() |
Metal detector | ![]() |
Bought to protect soldiers from IED in Afghanistan during patrols.
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Telerob TEODOR | ![]() |
Unmanned demining vehicle | ![]() |
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iRobot PackBot 510 | ![]() |
Unmanned demining vehicle |
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Wheelbarrow Mk8 Plus II | ![]() |
Unmanned demining vehicle | ![]() |
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MiniFLAIL | ![]() |
robotic mine proofing system | ![]() |
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EOD-9 Bomb suite | ![]() |
Protective bomb suite | ![]() |
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Sona Enterprise RAV 501 | ![]() |
Protective bomb suite | 60 delivered in 2011 |
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
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Hero-30
(Made by Uvision and Rheinmetall) |
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Loitering munition | — | ![]() |
Ordered in December 2022 [108]
Urgent order for the special forces |
AAI RQ-7B Shadow
(Made by AAI Corporation) |
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Medium UAV, | 16 | ![]() |
Ordered in 2010, received in 2016 [109]
170 kg, 9 hours endurance, ELOS (Electronic Line Of Sight) range 110 km, service ceiling 4'600 m, EO/IR sensor (Electro-Optical/InfraRed) |
APR Rapier X-25
(Made by Sky Eye Systems) |
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Miini UAV, | 2 systems ordered
(3 aircraft each) |
Ordered in December 2022[110]
Mass of 25 kg, 16h endurance, BVLOS 100 km (beyond visual line of sight), service ceiling 4'000 m, EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infrared), as standard sensor, and some optional sensors:
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RQ-11 Raven
(Made by AeroVironment) |
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Miini UAV, | 36 (variant A)
36 (variant B) |
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Received in 2007-08 [109]
2.2 kg, 1h15' endurance, range 10 km, service ceiling 4'500 m, EO/IR sensor (Electro-Optical/InfraRed)[111] |
Bramor C4EYE[112]
(Made by C-Astral) |
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Miini UAV, | 3 | ![]() |
Purchased in 2014 [109]
4.7 kg, 3h30' endurance, range 40 km LOS (Line Of Sight) with MANET, travel 150 km, service ceiling 5'000 m, EO/IR sensor (Electro-Optical/InfraRed) [112] |
STRIX
(Made by Alpi Aviation) |
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Miini UAV, | 3 (variant c)
1 (variant D) |
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Received in 2010 [109]
10 kg, 4 hours endurance, operational radius 300 km, service ceiling 4500 m, Sensors available: |
CREX-B(Made by Leonardo) | ![]() |
Miini UAV, | — | ![]() |
Received in 2014 [115]
Mass of 2 kg, 1h10' endurance, LOS 10 km, operates at 30–500 m from the ground, service ceiling 3'100 m, EO/IR sensor (Electro-Optical/Infrared) [116] |
SIXTON
(Made by Alpi Aviation and A3R) |
Micro UAV, | 2 | ![]() |
Received in 2010 [109]
< 2 kg, 1h30' endurance on target, LOS 7 km, range 3 km, service ceiling 3'000 m, EO/IR sensor (Electro-Optical/InfraRed) [117] | |
SPYBALL-B
(Made by Leonardo) |
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Miini UAV, | — | ![]() |
Received in 2014 [116]
2 kg, 25' endurance on target, LOS 5 km, operates at 20–100 m from the ground, service ceiling 2'100 m, EO/IR sensor (Electro-Optical/InfraRed) [118] |
ASIO-B
(Made by Leonardo) |
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Miini UAV, | — | ![]() |
Received in 2014, designed for "hover and stare" [115][116]
6.8 kg, 30' endurance on target, LOS 10 km, service ceiling 3'000 m, EO/IR Gimbal (Electro-Optical/InfraRed) |
IA-3 COLIBRÌ | ![]() |
Miini UAV, | — | ![]() |
Carbon-fiber structure [109]
Mass of 7.4 kg, 50' endurance, encrypted data link up to 20 km, range 5 km, service ceiling 3'000 m, EO/IR sensor (Electro-Optical/Infrared), the data captured can be used for GIS / maps |
Aeronautics Skystar 300
(Made by Controp) |
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Surveillance balloon | 1 | Received in 2013 [119]
Balloon equipped with a stabilized EO/IR gimbal (Electro-Optical/Infrared) |
Source [56]
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
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Arthur Radar | ![]() ![]() |
Artillery locating radar | 5 | ![]() |
|
Selex ES HALO (Hostile Artillery Locating System) | ![]() |
Artillery locating system | |||
Metravib Pilar MkIIW system | ![]() |
Gunshot detector | ![]() |
6 in delivery since 2013[119] | |
RAT-31SC Radar | ![]() |
3D air-defence radar | 1 | ||
RAT-30C Radar | ![]() |
2D air-defence radar | 1 | In service since '90s, for low level air space control | |
LPD/20-J Contraves Radar | ![]() |
Air surveillance radar |
| ||
Lyra-10 Selex ES Radar | ![]() |
Man-portable radar | 6 | In service since 2013, for FOB protection[120] | |
RSCB Ranger Selex ES Radar | ![]() |
Man-portable radar | In service with 41° Cordenons Regiment since 2006 – RSCB, Radar Sorveglianza Campo Battaglia | ||
SIAR | ![]() |
ELINT system | 7 | 5 fixed installations and 2 mobile ones (every system is composed by 3 mobile sensors shelterized and one VM90P supervisor) based on Elettronica ELT/888(V)3 ELINT systems. Delivered since end '90s (ER90 system, based on initially Elettronica ELT/888 system) has been updated more times. | |
ROVER | ![]() |
Video receiver | 73 delivered in 2010 (IV and V version) | ||
Thales Smart Rhino[124] | ![]() |
Jammer | HF Jamming station | ||
Elop PLDR | ![]() |
Laser designator |
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Elbit RATTLER | ![]() |
Laser designator |
| ||
Selex SDR Hand-Held | ![]() |
Hand held radio |
VHF radio
| ||
Selex PRR H4855 | ![]() |
Hand hend radio |
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Larimart RV2/400 | ![]() |
Hand hend radio | VHF radio in service since 1985, be phased out | ||
Selex CNR 2000 – SRT 178 | ![]() |
Radio |
HF radio station, Combat Net Radio (CNR): low, medium and high capacity versions
| ||
Selex SRT 633P SINCGARS | ![]() |
Radio |
VHF vehicle radio in service on-board C1 Ariete, Dardo IFV, Centauro 8X8 and VBM 8X8[126] | ||
Elmer RH5/478VT – SRT 478 | ![]() |
HF/BLU Mobile Radio Station |
In service since '80s[127] | ||
Elmer SRT 178 – RH4/178 | ![]() |
HF/BLU Mobile Radio Station |
In service since '80s | ||
Selex PR6 190/N | ![]() |
Radio bridge station |
Shelterized radio bridge[127] | ||
Selex TSM 231C | ![]() |
Satellite radio terminal | Medium/High capacity, satellite terminal | ||
Thales AN/PRC-148 | ![]() |
Radio | ![]() |
| |
Thales TRC-3770 | ![]() |
Radio | 51 delivered in 2009 | ||
ICARO Stazione radiosondaggio | ![]() |
Meteo probe system |
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FDOC Digit | ![]() |
C2 Air defence system |
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Source [56]
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
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ACTL 4x4 | ![]() |
Tactical-logistic vehicle | ![]() |
In service since 1999
Deliveries:
| |
ACM 80/90 4X4 | ![]() |
Tactical-logistic vehicle | 3000+ | ||
ACL 90 4X4 | ![]() |
Tactical-logistic vehicle | 3800 | Being phased out | |
ACTL 6x6 | ![]() |
Tactical-logistic vehicle |
Deliveries:
| ||
ACP90[131] | ![]() |
Tactical-logistic vehicle | About 100[132] |
Iveco ACP90 6X6: MLRS ammunitions transport and engineering versions
| |
ATM90 traino artiglierie | ![]() |
Tactical-logistic vehicle | 136 | ![]() |
Iveco SMR 66.40 CAD 6X6 |
ACTL 8x8 | ![]() |
Tactical-logistic vehicle | ![]() |
All versions are airmobile
Deliveries:
| |
ACTL 6x6 | ![]() |
Tactical-logistic vehicle | — | ![]() |
|
ATC 81/A | ![]() |
Tactical-logistic vehicle | 94 | Iveco 320 PTM45 6X6 with Bartoletti TCS 50 BO, delivered since 1981 | |
ACTL 8X8 portacarri | ![]() |
Tactical-logistic vehicle | 71 | Tank cargo truck Iveco SM 88.50 TIM 8X8 with LOHR SMC 64-6.3; first batch delivered in 2004 (6); second batch delivered in 2005 (8)[135] | |
HD6 | ![]() |
Tactical-logistic vehicle | ![]() |
870 in service since 1996
90 Iveco HD6 66.45 6X6 double-cab semi-trailer truck for PGM bridge section (delivered since 1996) | |
Mod. 85 Cucina rotabile | ![]() |
Kitchen trailer |
200 rations version
|
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
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Shelter Carrier Truck | ![]() |
Tactical Container Truck | ![]() (Truck type illustration, without pipe structure, with standard container capacity) |
Manufactured by Tekne and Astra, derived from the Astra HD9 8x8 "Pipe Carrier". Low cab, able to enter a C-130. And its main interest is that it can get a container in an aircraft like the C-130 without needing a machine. Its hook makes it easy. This is a very convenient logistics truck.
Some are equipped with a crane.[138] | |
Aris TPA90[139] | ![]() |
Tactical-logistic vehicle |
Source [56]
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sanijet921 NBCR system | ![]() |
Container |
ISO1C 20′ Cristanini Containerized Sanijet921 system for NBCR deep decontamination station
| ||
NBCR system | ![]() |
Container |
ISO1C 20′ Cristanini Containerized system for NBCR decontamination
| ||
NBCR laboratory | ![]() |
Container |
ISO1C 20′ Containerized Crsitanini NBCR laboratory / Aris Spa LAB NBC[145]
| ||
Weapon storage shelter | ![]() |
Container | Aris Spa ASTM (Ammunition Storage Module)[146]
ISO1C 20′ Containerized weapon storage system
| ||
NBCR COLPRO | ![]() |
Container |
ISO1C 20′ Containerized Cristanini COLPRO system
| ||
Tank-tainer | ![]() |
Container |
| ||
Energy station 500 kVA | ![]() |
Container |
ISO1C 20′ Containerized 500 kVA energy supply station
| ||
Energy station 375 kVA | ![]() |
Container |
ISO1C 20′ Containerized 375 kVA / 300 kW energy supply station
| ||
Energy station 150 kVA | ![]() |
Container |
ISO1C 20′ Containerized 150 kVA energy supply station
| ||
Aris TORO 120 Kw[147] | ![]() |
Shelterized energy station | 120 kW energy station, initially delivered for Hawk batteries; pallet transportable or by trailer | ||
Refrigerated system | ![]() |
Container[148] |
ISO1C 20′ Containerized two cells, refrigerated system
| ||
Water purifying system | ![]() |
Container |
ISO1C 20′ ITECO water purifying Containerized system
| ||
Kitchen system for 500 rations | ![]() |
Container[149] |
Containerized kitchen system for 500 rations, based on 2 ISO1C 20′ containers
| ||
Bakery | ![]() |
Container[150] |
Containerized bakery, based on 2 ISO1C 20′ containers
| ||
Laundry system | ![]() |
Container[151] |
ISO1C 20′ Containerized laundry
| ||
Showers system | ![]() |
Container[152] |
ISO1C 20′ Containerized showers
| ||
Toilet system | ![]() |
Container[153] |
ISO1C 20′ Containerized toilet
|
Source [56]
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAI Ambrosini 121 Trushter | ![]() |
Motorboat | 60 | Used by 2° Bridging Regiment | |
Motorboat | ![]() |
Motorboat |
| ||
MTP | ![]() |
Landing craft | Used by Lagunari Regiment | ||
Assault boat | ![]() |
Boat | Used by Lagunari Regiment | ||
Zodiac Hurricane | ![]() |
RHIB | Used by 9° Col Moschin Regiment | ||
Zodiac FC470 | ![]() |
RHIB | ![]() |
4 version 7 delivery in 2012 | |
Hart | Canoe |
Source [56]
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cagiva Enduro T4 350cc | ![]() |
Despatches | ![]() |
||
MTC 90 – Fresia F18 4x4 | ![]() |
Liaison | 700 | ![]() |
36 MTC-80 (Fresia F10) delivered since 1988, followed by MTC-90 model[154] |
MLA 90 – Pozza Alpenparà | ![]() |
Liaison | Parachute motorcycle[155] | ||
MTA 90 – Pozza | ![]() |
Liaison | Parachute motorcycle[155] | ||
Polaris Sportsman 700MUV 4X4 | ![]() |
Liaison | 4X4 All Terrain Vehicle for parachute units[156] | ||
Polaris Ranger 6X6 | ![]() |
Liaison | Parachute quad in service since 2014 into 185th Artillery Parachute Regiment for mortars & ammu transport |
Source [56]
Name | Origin | Type | Number | Photo | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus Fiat A90.14/Fiat 370 | ![]() |
Liaison | ![]() |
||
Tekne Horton | ![]() |
Liaison | 98 | 35 passengers possible, ordered in 2021[157] |
Model | Image | Origin | Type | Quantity ordered | Notes |
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GRIFO | ![]() |
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Short rangesurface-to-air missile system | 6 batteries
(+ 3 on option) |
Replacement of the Aspide with the GRIFO in the army (confirmed in 2022) and a comparable system in the air force, the MAADS.[158][159]
Both systems are equipped with the Albatros NG missile (CAMM-ER) by MBDA Italia, which is also to be used by the Italian Navy, replacing the Aster 15. For the army, it's equipped with a radar X-TAR3D by Rheinmetall Air Defence Italy (former Oerlikon Contraves), and network capable a command post operation module Forza NEC..[159] It is also planned to enable the missile CAMM-ER to be used on the SAMP/T batteries. Budget €456.3 million for 6 batteries and the munitions. Option for 3 additional batteries, and additional missiles for €106.3 million.[159] |
Leonardo Kronos Grand Mobile High Power
SAMP/T NG Middle life upgrade |
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Air defence guidance radar | 6 | New radar for the SAMP/T batteries of the Army to be supplied by Leonardo (former Finmeccanica-Selex ES).[159][160] |
Aster 30 Block 1 NT
SAMP/T added capabilities and additional stockpile |
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Missile | < 700 | Contract for a bit less than 700 new missiles in 2023 ( Aster 15 and 30 for France, only Aster 30 for Italy) to be supplied to: |
AW169 LUH | ![]() |
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Light utility helicopter | 15 | Order on top of the 2 already in service, to be delivered from 2023.[161] 50 planned in total [162] |
AW249 | ![]() |
Scout and escort helicopter | 48 | In January 2017, the Italian Army awarded a €487 million ($515 million) contract to Leonardo S.p.A. for the development of a successor to the Agusta A129 Mangusta attack helicopter. The total cost of the AW249 was announced to be €2.7 billion in total, it includes the development cost of €487 million. | |
Freccia | ![]() |
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Reconnaissance | 120 | [163] |
Leopard 2A8IT | ![]() |
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Main Battle Tank | 132 | In October 2023, the parliament confirmed the intention to purchase the Leopard 2. A budget of €100 million is forecasted for 2024, and up to €4 billion until 2037, and €8.25 billion over its lifetime.[164][165]
The electronic systems will be supplied by the Iveco - OTO Melara Consortium (CIO). |
Leopard 2 engineering variants:
|
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Armoured engineering vehicles | 140 | Approved by the government, to be supplied from 2027 to 2037.[164][165] |
A2CS Programme
Army Armored Combat System |
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Infantry Fighting Vehicle,
Ammunition carrier Driving school |
1000 [166](679 IFV)[167] | Initially named AICS (Armoured Infantry Combat System), the programme intended to purchase up to 570 tracked vehicles.[168]
The programme was renamed A2CS in January 2024 with the intent to purchase 1,000 vehicles in a first phase for a budget of €5.2 billion over 14 years, and a lifetime cost estimated at €15 billion.[166] The intention is to replace the Dardo with a new tracked IFV, to use this platform for other roles. In terms of technical capabilities, the Italian Army is interested in a vehicle with modular armour, open architecture, command and control capability and drone management (air and ground drones). Italy intends to collaborate with other European countries on that programme. There are various options on the table.
Among vehicles that weren't officially mentioned that could be considered are:
|
Freccia | ![]() |
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Variants not defined yet | 180 | Third batch of 180 Freccia EVO approved in pluriannual program 2022-2024.
300 additional to the 330 already ordered have been approved for an expected budget of €1.034 billion. Among the 300, 120 exploration vehicles are already confirmed (see above in green line). The rest is expected to be more modern variants of the existing ones.[172] |
Iveco SuperAV | ![]() |
Variants not defined yet | 82 | Successor of the AAV-7[173]
| |
VTMM 2 Orso 6×6
Veicoli Tattici Medi Multiruolo |
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Armoured command Post | 197 | The Command Post versions are aimed at enhancing the Command and Control (C2) capability of Army units at the Land Tactical Command Posts of the Brigades, regiments/Task Forces and battalions, allowing Commanders and their staff to exercise the C2 function even on the move.[174] |
VTMM 2 Orso
Veicoli Tattici Medi Multiruolo |
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Armoured vehicle in specialised variants | 150 | As part of the variants, one expected is an armoured logistic vehicle, ambulances, EOD.[174] |
VTMM 2 Orso
Veicoli Tattici Medi Multiruolo |
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Other roles | 190 | 633 VTMM planned in total [175]
|
GMV Flyer 72 | ![]() |
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Light Strike Vehicle | — | Already in use in the Col Moschin 9º Reggimento d'Assalto Paracadutisti (9th Parachute Assault Regiment).
Additional planned in the Documento di Programmazione Pluriennale (DPP) 2023-2025 for the special forces and the Paratroopers Brigade "Folgore".[176] |
HIMARS | ![]() |
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Multiple rocket launcher system | 21 | In October 2023, the Italian parliament approved the 2023 defence spending and 2024 forecast. The 2024 forecast includes a €145 million budget for the launcher, and a total of €960 million including the munitions (unknown), the training and the supply chain costs.[165] |
MBDA new MANPAD | – | ![]() |
MANPAD | – | MBDA announced the development of a new MANPAD missile following the expression of a new missile needed by the Italian Armed Forces.[177] |
Iveco MUV 70.20
Military Utility Vehicle |
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Multi-role 4×4 | 3,750 | A 4×4 military variant of the Iveco Daily to replace the VM90[178] |
Wheeled self-propelled howitzer | Archer:![]() Rheinmetall ATI (Artillery Truck Interface): |
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Self-propelled howitzer | 21 | As part of the modernisation of the artillery, the army is looking for a wheeled howitzer to complement its PzH 2000.[179][180]
Potential candidates are mentioned on in the pictures column. The RCH-155 would be a likely candidate as it is a derivative of the PzH 2000 already in service in the Italian Army. |
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