Italy prepares to send 400 VCC-2 APCs to Ukraine: Condition and capabilities revealed
![]() 667 Sunday, 18 May, 2025, 17:39 Italy has prepared a new package of military aid for Ukraine. Likely, the Italian version of tracked armored personnel carriers of the M113 type – VCC-2 Camilino – will be transferred, according to Il Messaggero and Defense Express. What's known about the armored personnel carriers According to open sources, up to 1,200 M113 APCs could have been modernized for the Italian army to the VCC-2 Camilino version. At the same time, these APCs have not been in service with the Italian military for some time. It is known that the last ten vehicles were decommissioned four years ago. However, according to Defense Express, it is unlikely that all 400 vehicles that Italy will transfer to Ukraine will be in combat-ready condition. Possibly, some part will be used for spare parts, and another – will require capital repairs. Armed Forces of Ukraine already have experience with VCC-2 Camilino Currently, the interesting question is how many VCC-2 Camilino armored personnel carriers Italy may have "in reserve" in total. According to open sources, in 2022 Italy allegedly scrapped about 722 VCC-2 APCs that were decommissioned and raised about 3 million euros for them. This implies that Italy may have about 478 vehicles left, so it is likely that Italy will, in fact, transfer all VCC-2 Camilino it still has in storage. Italy's aid to Ukraine In particular, it was previously reported that the Italian government supported the extension of the permit to supply military aid to Ukraine. To continue supplying weapons, parliamentary approval was required. In December 2024, it became known that the Italian government had already approved the 10th package of military aid to Ukraine. Later, Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov reported that the next package with weapons from Italy was already on the way. |
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