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BAE Systems and IDV collaborate on BvS10

BAE Systems Hägglunds and Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue a strategic collaboration for the BvS10 all-terrain vehicle for the Italian market.

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The collaboration focuses on localisation of design of Italian variants and manufacturing of the BvS10, leveraging the strengths of both companies and Italian manpower.

"We are proud to collaborate with Iveco Defence Vehicles to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Italian Armed Forces. This partnership combines the technical expertise of both companies, ensuring the BvS10 is tailored to support Italy's defence need,” said Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, general manager of BAE Systems Hägglunds. “It also reinforces our commitment to enhancing European defence capabilities and bolstering the industry's growth.”

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This industrial cooperation would build on previous successful collaboration between Iveco Defence Vehicles and BAE Systems, providing both vital capabilities and national security of supply.

“IDV is a longstanding partner for the Italian Army. We are committed to continuing our effort in offering the highest standards of survivability, performance, reliability and safety to satisfy the diverse needs of the Italian Army and the Armed Forces all over the world,” said Claudio Catalano, CEO of Iveco Defence Vehicles. “With the agreement signed today, we will leverage the expertise, technological know-how and experience of IDV and BAE Systems to deliver the BvS10 to the Italian Army.”

BAE Systems’ BvS10 is the world leader when it comes to all-terrain solutions. The armored, articulated vehicle is designed to provide total operational support where other vehicles cannot. Its mobility systems provide optimal maneuverability across varying terrains, including snow, ice, rock, sand, or mud, as well as steep mountain environments. The vehicle’s amphibious feature also allows it to swim in flooded areas or coastal waters, making it possible to deliver personnel and supplies to sustain strategic, tactical and operational mobility.

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The Bv10’s modular design allows it to be reconfigured for varying missions and can be delivered in multiple variants, including carrying personnel, command and control, ambulance, vehicle repair and recovery, logistics support, situational awareness and a weapons carrier with additional mortar capability. It is the perfect combination of mobility, payload and protection.

The vehicle is currently operated by Austria, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Ukraine. This collaboration will ease the adoption of this land platform by the Italian Army, ensuring logistical commonality within the countries that have already chosen the BvS10.

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