The Brazilian Army, through the Army Manufacturing Directorate, signed a contract with IDV for thesupply of 420 LMV-BR 2 (Light Multirole Vehicle) within a 10-year timeframe. The first units areexpected to be delivered in 2026.

This new order of LMV-BR 2 vehicles, known in Brazil under the name “Guaicurus”, will be producedin two different variants, either with a Manual Weapon System or a RCWS Weapon System. Allvehicles will be equipped with a C2 - Command and Control System. The 420 units of “Guaicurus” willbe produced locally in IDV’s plant in Sete Lagoas (MG).

The signing of this 10-year contract for LMV-BR 2 vehicles marks another important milestone in thepartnership between the Brazilian Army and IDV as it contributes considerably to the growth of thenational defence industry and strengthens the strategic development of the Brazilian Ground Forces.

The solid collaboration between the Brazilian Army and IDV looks back on a long history, whichincludes so far the supply of 700 units of the 6x6 amphibious armoured vehicle Guarani as well as 32units of the LMV-BR.

Since its launch, the Light Multirole Vehicle (LMV) has continuously been developed, benefitting fromthe extensive amount of experience accumulated by its users. Thanks to this continue focus, over thelast 20 years IDV has gained thorough expertise in developing military vehicles to meet the mostdemanding operational requirements of its customers, engaged in special operations and peacekeeping missions, especially in compartmented urban context.

IDV, a company of Iveco Group, is dedicated to delivering innovative automotive andprotection solutions to meet the needs of military customers worldwide. The company manufacturesspecialist logistic, protected, and armoured vehicles, as well as marketing IVECO’s full commercial range, adapted as necessary to meet the demands of the military user. In consequence, IDV has a fullrange of vehicles to meet a broad spectrum of defence applications.