CIO Awarded Italian Army Contract for 28 Centauro II Tank Destroyers

The Iveco – Oto Melara Consortium (Società Consortile Iveco Fiat – OTO Melara, CIO) announces the signing on 27th June 2024 at the Secretariat of Defence Land Armaments Directorate of a contract for the supply of 28 Centauro II tank destroyer and ten-year integrated logistic support marking the completion of the total need of the Italian Army of 150 units. The main mission of the Centauro II is to protect other, lighter, elements of the cavalry, using its good power-to-weight ratio, excellent range and cross country ability and computerized fire control system to accomplish this mission. The new vehicle represents a new stage in the evolution of the storied Centauro I 105mm/120mm armoured vehicle, the first 8×8 wheeled antitank vehicle in the world with a high-pressure gun.