In 2024, Rheinmetall and Leonardo signed an agreement to establish a joint venture called LRMV (Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles). Within the consortium, the Italian land troops (of Esercito Italiano) are to receive fresh combat infantry vehicles under the [A2CS (Army Armoured Combat System) program, formerly known as the AICS (Armoured Infantry Combat System)](https://defence24.pl/industry-and-German-move-from-production-bwp-target-over-1000).
