Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) has announced that it will supply an additional 658 tactical logistic trucks to the Italian Army, extending the original contract signed in 2024 for 1,453 vehicles.
The contract will allow for the renewal and modernization of the Italian Army’s tactical logistic vehicle fleet, further enhancing its logistic capabilities, bringing the total number of trucks to 2,111 units, with deliveries expected by 2039.
The additional vehicles will be based on the new range of standard IDV military trucks and will be set up on various logistical platforms, including trucks for the transport of materials, water and fuel tankers, container carriers, recovery vehicles and towing systems.
Moreover, according to the contract, IDV will provide the Italian Army with logistic support, including maintenance and assistance, for the entire fleet of new trucks.
This contractual expansion represents another significant milestone in IDv’s commitment to supporting and strengthening the Italian Army’s ground operational capabilities.
Previously, IDV had signed a contract with the Italian Ministry of Defense’s Land Armament Directorate (DAT) for the supply of 1,453 tactical logistic trucks.
The new trucks, deliveries of which will be scheduled from 2025 and up to 2038, represent a crucial step forward to ensure the renewal and modernization of the Italian Army’s tactical logistic vehicle fleet.
Source and image credit: Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV)
