Brazilian Army buys armored vehicles and more than 400 units are expected to be delivered over the next 10 years. Check out the details of the Army's unique partnership with IDV (Iveco group company).
The Brazilian Army took a significant step in modernizing its forces. With the signing of a historic contract with IDV, 420 4×4 LMV-BR 2 armored vehicles will be supplied over the next 10 years. This billion-dollar investment will not only strengthen national defense, but will also boost the strategic development of the Armed Forces, consolidating Brazil's position as an emerging military power. Furthermore, the initiative promises to generate jobs and promote the national defense industry, contributing to the country's economy.
Armored vehicles acquired by the Brazilian Army
The Brazilian Army signed a significant contract with IDV for the supply of 420 LMV-BR 2 armored vehicles. This agreement, carried out by the Brazilian Army's Manufacturing Directorate, provides for the delivery of these units over 10 years.
The armored vehicles, better known as “Guaicurus”, will be produced in two different versions: one with a Manual Weapon System and the other with an RCWS Weapon System (Remote Controlled Weapon System).
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Each unit will be equipped with the Command and Control System – C2. Production will be carried out locally at the IDV factory, located in Sete Lagoas (MG), contributing to the local economy. The signing of this contract for investment in the production of LMV-BR 2 vehicles marks another essential step in the collaboration between the Brazilian Army and IDV.
This agreement contributes significantly to the strengthening of the National Defense Industrial Base and the strategic development of the Brazilian Land Forces.
The solid relationship between the Brazilian Army and IDV has a long history, which includes the delivery of more than 700 units of the Guarani 6×6 Amphibious Armored Vehicle and 32 units of the LMV-BR Multitasking Armored Vehicle to date.
Armored vehicles have been improved for decades
Since they were launched, LMV 4×4 have been constantly improved, taking advantage of the vast experience accumulated by their operators. Due to this continuous focus on improvement, over the past 20 years, IDV has acquired a deep and developed knowledge of military vehicles to meet the most stringent operational requirements of its customers.
IDV, an Iveco Group company (EXM: IVG), specializes in providing innovative vehicle and protection solutions to meet the needs of military customers around the world.
The company produces tactical logistics trucks, multi-tasking and armored vehicles, as well as selling the entire range of IVECO trucks, adapted as necessary to satisfy military customer requirements. In this way, IDV offers a complete line for a wide range of defense applications.
The Brazilian Army buys armored vehicles that weigh 8,1 tons, has FPT FC1C turbodiesel engine 220 hp of power and 50,9 mkgf of torque. The transmission is an eight-speed automatic supplied by ZF, there is 4×4 traction and three differential locks. However, for security reasons, neither the Brazilian Army nor Iveco disclose other details of the new LMV2.
Brazilian Army also focuses on air defensea
In addition to this investment, the Brazilian Army seeks to increase its response force and announced that it will, in the near future, incorporate autonomous drones equipped with missiles. Type Nauru 1000C, the aircraft were developed by the Brazilian company XMobots and have been in the 2nd Army Aviation Battalion (BAvEX), in Taubaté, since December 2022.
It took 9 months of testing for a group of 21 million to complete training on how to operate the devices.
The new drones will be the first of their kind under the command of the Brazilian Army, as until then, the equipment was only equipped with cameras and other terrain recognition systems. The objective is for the devices to help in border operations, but also in urban and conventional environments, acting as an additional force in the country's defense.