| VBM Freccia | |
|---|---|
 A Freccia IFV of the Mechanized Brigade "Pinerolo" | |
| Type | 8x8 Armoured Fighting Vehicle |
| Place of origin |  Italy |
| Service history | |
| In service | Since 2008 |
| Used by | Italian Army For more details, see Operators |
| Production history | |
| Designer | IVECO FIAT and OTO Melara |
| Designed | 1996 |
| Manufacturer | IVECO FIAT and OTO Melara |
| Unit cost | € 6 million in 2008 € 7 million in 2022 |
| Produced | Since 2002 |
| No. built | 283 [1] |
| Variants | See Variants |
The VBM – Freccia is a family of 8x8 armoured vehicles that was designed and manufactured for the Italian Army by IVECO for the hull, the engine and the suspension, and OTO Melara for the armament. The first variant to be developed was the IFV, the Freccia being equipped with a Hitfist turret, the same as the one installed on the Dardo IFV.[2]
- ^ "Iveco Group goes on stock exchange while Italy MoD signs for the Freccia upgrade programme with CIO, Italy". 17 January 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "VBM Freccia Infantry Fighting Vehicle | MilitaryToday.com". www.militarytoday.com. Retrieved 2023-11-04.