ROME — The Italian Army (Esercito Italiano) has executed its first major defense contract for the INEOS Grenadier 4×4, becoming the first NATO armed force to formally adopt the platform as its standard light utility vehicle.
Brokered via INEOS Automotive’s regional distribution partner ATflow, deliveries are scheduled to commence in early 2027. The commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) acquisition expands the Grenadier’s market penetration across European defense and security sectors, following adoption by special intervention, counterterrorism, and border patrol units across Germany, France, Spain, Poland, and Hungary.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: INEOS GRENADIER 4×4 (ITALIAN ARMY TACTICAL BASELINE) 
* Platform Manufacturer: INEOS Automotive (Hambach Assembly Facility, France)
* Regional Distributor & Integrator: ATflow (Italy)
* Procuring Entity: Italian Army (Esercito Italiano / Ministry of Defence)
* Delivery Schedule: Fleet deliveries commencing Q1 2027
* Platform Architecture & Chassis Baseline:
* Frame Type: Heavy-duty full ladder-frame box-section chassis (3.5 mm steel thickness)
* Drivetrain: Permanent Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) with two-speed transfer case and mechanical center locking differential
* Axle Architecture: Front and rear solid beam axles with progressive coil springs and five-link suspension setup
* Powertrain & Performance Options:
* Engine Specifications: BMW 3.0L Inline 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol (B58) or Turbo-Diesel (B57)
* Transmission: ZF 8-Speed automatic transmission with heavy-duty oil cooler
* Towing & Payload Capacity: 3,500 kg towing capacity | >800 kg internal payload capacity
* Tactical & Military Conversion Readiness:
* Electrical Architecture: Dual-battery electrical system with auxiliary power outlets for military tactical communications and C4ISR integration
* Off-Road Clearance & Water Fording: 264 mm ground clearance | 800 mm water-fording depth
* Defense Adaptations: Modular interior roof rails, reinforced steel underbody bash plates, and mounting points for tactical racks and external equipment
* Fleet Role: Non-armored general logistics, liaison transport, border security, and light tactical support across rear-echelon and training commands
