On May 9, 2024, a photograph surfaced on X Social Network, unveiling the first Centauro 2 armoured vehicle designated for the Brazilian Army. This procurement follows the Brazilian Army's announcement on November 25, 2022, by the Comando Logístico (COLOG) / Diretoria de Material, selecting the winner of the competitive bid for an 8×8 armoured combat vehicle. Officially termed as the Viatura Blindada de Combate de Cavalaria Média Sobre Rodas, VBC CAV – MSR 8x8, the selection favored the Centauro II model, equipped with a formidable 120 mm smoothbore gun. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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The first picture of the Italian-made Centauro II 8x8 120mm armored vehicle for the Brazilian was released on X Social Network. (Picture source X Social Network)
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