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One of the Italian Army's notable strengths is its fleet of modern armored vehicles. Italy maintains an innovative approach with vehicles like the Centauro 2, which serves as both an infantry fighting vehicle and a tank destroyer, showcasing its flexibility in meeting diverse operational requirements. Additionally, Italy's acquisition of the Leopard 2A8 tanks emphasizes its commitment to modernize and strengthen its armored capabilities.
However, the Italian military is also facing modernization challenges, particularly concerning the Ariete main battle tanks, many of which require upgrades to remain competitive against newer Western models.