Italy to transfer 400 decommissioned armored personnel carriers to Ukraine

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, Report informs via RBC-Ukraine.

Il Messaggero writes that Italy may also help Ukraine with a "satellite surveillance system," which will assist in planning operations. However, no details about this item are reported.

Defense Express writes that the VCC-2 Camilino is the Italian modernization of the American M113A1 vehicle. It received additional armor protection on the sides and an open turret.

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.