IVECO LMV

The IVECO LMV (Light Multirole Vehicle) is a 4x4 tactical vehicle developed by IVECO Defence Vehicles. It is designed to provide high mobility and protection against mines, IEDs, and small arms fire for reconnaissance, patrol, and command and control missions.

Developed in the late 1990s to address the vulnerability of light utility vehicles to landmines and IEDs during peacekeeping operations, the IVECO LMV was designed with a pioneering modular armor system and a V-shaped hull. The vehicle officially entered service with the Italian Army in 2004 under the name "Lince" and was quickly adopted by several NATO allies. It saw extensive combat deployment during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, where its survivability features saved numerous lives, and has more recently been utilized in the conflict in Ukraine. Today, the LMV remains in active service with over a dozen nations worldwide, including the United Kingdom and Spain, and is widely regarded as a benchmark for modern light armored vehicle design.