VCC-2

The VCC-2 is an Italian armored personnel carrier, developed as an upgraded variant of the M113, featuring improved armor protection and a redesigned weapon station. It was primarily used by the Italian Army for troop transport and various battlefield support roles.

Developed by OTO Melara in the late 1970s, the VCC-2 was created to provide the Italian Army with a mobile platform capable of keeping pace with main battle tanks while offering enhanced squad integration through hull firing ports. The vehicle officially entered service in the early 1980s, quickly becoming a cornerstone of Italy's mechanized infantry brigades. It saw extensive operational deployment during multinational peacekeeping and stabilization missions throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including deployments to Somalia, the Balkans, and Iraq. Although largely phased out of front-line service in favor of modern Dardo and Freccia vehicles, the VCC-2 remains in reserve and specialized support roles.