IVECO LMV 2

The IVECO LMV 2 is an evolution of the highly successful LMV, featuring increased payload capacity and enhanced protection against ballistic, mine, and IED threats. It is a highly mobile, protected multirole vehicle designed for a wide range of military operations, including reconnaissance, patrol, and command and control.

Developed by Iveco Defence Vehicles in the mid-2010s, the LMV 2 was designed to address operational feedback from the original LMV's deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, focusing on the need for greater electrical power, improved ergonomics, and a modernized drivetrain. Officially unveiled at Eurosatory in 2016, the vehicle entered service with the Italian Army as the VTLM 2 (Veicolo Tattico Leggero Multiruolo) following an initial acquisition contract in 2017. It has since been deployed in various international peacekeeping and security missions, particularly with Italian contingent forces under NATO and UN mandates. Today, the LMV 2 remains in active production and service, representing a major modernization step for light tactical mobility within the Italian Armed Forces and several export partners.