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Italijani su povecali narudzbu na 1050 u 16 verzija. Pun transfer tehnologije za proizvodnju u Italiji i otvorena arhitektura, ucesce u projektu Panter tenka itd...
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The A2CS program seeks to replace Italy's aging fleet of VCC-80 Dardo infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), which were designed in the 1980s. Prototypes of the new A2CS vehicles are planned for development between 2026 and 2029. These vehicles are intended for various roles, including infantry transport, command posts, air defense, anti-tank operations, 120mm mortar carriers, reconnaissance, combat engineering, and logistic support. Key aspects of the program include modular designs, scalable armor, open architecture, and interoperability with unmanned systems.
The financial aspect of the A2CS is significant, with Italy’s defense budget initially allocating €5.2 billion over 14 years for the program. The total budget is now projected to rise to €16 billion. Major General Francesco Olla emphasized the importance of partnerships, noting that no single European nation can afford such a complex program independently. Meanwhile, Rheinmetall Italia's CEO Alessandro Ercolani highlighted the advantages of the Lynx’s modular features and cautioned that developing a vehicle from scratch could delay the program by five to seven years.
In early 2025, Rheinmetall loaned a Lynx KF41 tracked vehicle to the Italian Army for testing at Montelibretti near Rome. This precedes a potential €500 million contract for an initial batch of vehicles expected by mid-2025. Testing will focus on the vehicle's mobility, protection, firepower, and interoperability. Rheinmetall has offered full technology transfer and design authority for the Lynx platform, supporting Italy’s goal of local production and future variant development. The inclusion of Italian-made ITAR-free systems, such as the X-GUN turret under development by Leonardo, could enhance the A2CS program’s appeal in international markets. This turret, designed for platforms like the Hitfist 30 UL and Lionfish 30, is expected to provide cost-effective solutions for countering drone threats while adhering to NATO standards.
Leonardo’s joint venture with Iveco, known as CIO, plays a key role in the program. Iveco signed a preliminary agreement with Leonardo to supply engines, transmissions, and potentially protective elements for both the A2CS vehicles and the Panther-based I-MBT (Italian Main Battle Tank). This collaboration is part of the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture. Other contenders include KNDS, which has proposed working with Leonardo on a new design or offering a tracked version of the Boxer vehicle. The program’s partnerships extend beyond the A2CS initiative, as the Leonardo and KNDS strategic alliance signed in December 2024 also covers discussions about future Leopard tank orders and collaboration on the Main Ground Combat System.
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