According to Defense Studies, a community member received unconfirmed reports that a VBTP Guarani 6×6 amphibious APC is being held at Iveco’s yard, pending authorization to ship it to the Philippines. The delay allegedly stemmed from an action by Germany where some components of the Guarani come from and, hence, does not accept to release the export. To be confirmed.
The Philippine Army is expected the delivery of 28 such amphibious vehicles acquired under the Wheeled Armored Personnel Acquisition Project awarded to Elbit Sytems Land and C4I which integrates Elbit Sytems into the Guarani.
Elbit Systems announced on 7 February 2021 that the contract with the Philippines would be performed over a three-year period, pointing out that the Guaranis will be equipped with an Elbit-made remote weapon station mounting a 12.7 mm machine gun and a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, as well as a range of the company’s sub-systems, including electric drive and stabilization systems, fire-control systems, Torch-X battle management systems, E-LynX software-defined radio systems, gunner and commander sights, as well as life support systems. The vehicles will be manufactured at Iveco’s military vehicle facility at Sete Lagoas in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.