19.07.2025, 14:29
Zitat:Italy enhances armored capability with delivery of new upgraded Ariete C2 tank to Italian Armyhttps://armyrecognition.com/news/army-ne...alian-army
According to information published by Ciro Nappi via his X account on July 18, 2025, the Italian Army has officially taken delivery of the first C2 Ariete Main Battle Tank (MBT) during a ceremony held at the Cecchignola headquarters in Rome. This event marks a pivotal moment for Italy's land forces and its defense industry, signaling the nation's return to the field of main battle tank production and modernization after decades of limited activity in this sector. The delivery is the initial step in a broader strategic program aimed at enhancing the Italian Army's armored warfare capabilities. [...]
Today, the Italian Army operates a fleet of approximately 150 main battle tanks, including C1 Ariete units. Of these, 90 are confirmed to be undergoing conversion to the upgraded C2 standard under the current contract, with an additional 35 tanks held as an option for future modernization.
Schneemann