In this video we are going to take a look at C1 Ariete tank and some of the problems the tank has, and to be honest, it's not looking good. We will compare it to other modern NATO tanks such as M1 ...

Italy’s Armoured Infantry Combat System (AICS) system began seven years ago in an effort to replace older vehicles such as M113s and the force is also looking to replace its C1 Ariete Main Battle ...

Italy signed the deal to upgrade 90 of its Ariete tanks with CIO, a joint venture between Italian firms Iveco and Oto Melara, with an option for another 35 upgraded platforms.

As the Ukraine conflict gives new importance to ground warfare capabilities, concerns are growing in Italy about its aging and depleted stock of Ariete tanks and Dardo fighting vehicles.

Italy has expressed interest in purchasing the EMBT, according to French media [Google translation here]. Italy operates two hundred C1 Ariete tanks, a fifty-four-ton vehicle first deployed in 1995.