Philippine Army Receives First Guarani APCs From Elbit Systems

Defense News ,Philippine :-  Elbit Systems has recently delivered the first set of Guarani 6×6 armored personnel carriers (APCs) to the Philippine Army.

In 2020, a deal worth $46 million was signed to provide 28 Guarani APCs to an undisclosed country in the Asia Pacific, and now the first batch of five vehicles has been publicly showcased in Santa Lucia, Tarlac.

These APCs will play a crucial role in the Armor Division of the Philippine Army, enhancing their operational readiness and creating a formidable, versatile armor force capable of handling various missions.

Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido, the Commanding General of the Philippine Army, expressed the aim of building a stronger armed force for a "newer Philippines" through this acquisition.

The Armor Division will carry out technical inspections of the newly acquired vehicles.

About the Guarani APC:

The Guarani APC, developed by Iveco for the Brazilian Army, is the predecessor of Brazil’s EE-11 Urutu amphibious carrier. Armed with a 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II autocannon, it also features smoke grenade launchers and electronic sights for infrared, thermal, and night vision.

Equipped with either a remote-controlled stabilized REMAX turret or an armored manual REMAN turret, the Guarani has an operational range of 370 miles (600 kilometers) and can reach a maximum speed of 68 miles (100 kilometers) per hour, thanks to its 383 horsepower Iveco Cursor 9 diesel engine.