The ASCOD 2 has been presented as an IFV (with the SP-30 turret of the original ASCOD), as an APC with a raised roof and armed with an M2 machine gun (in a BAE Lemur remote weapon station) [24] and as a specialized APC for urban combat (designated the ASCOD PSO).

The ASCOD acronym stands for Austrian-Spanish Cooperation Development and is one of the most successful cooperation projects in AFV history. In 1980, Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) were the new trend for defense procurement. Spain and Austria intended to replace their ageing M113 and Saurer APCs.

On January 30, 2024, GDELS announced the acquisition of 42 ASCOD IFVs. ASCOD IFV: Infantry Fighting Vehicle can be fitted with a two-man turret armed with one 30 or 40mm automatic cannon or an unmanned turret armed with 30mm automatic cannon and anti-tank guided missiles.

Spanish ASCOD Pizarro IFV. The standard IFV Pizarro is called VCI/C. Spain has gradually been installing SABBLIR explosive reactive armour across its fleet, which coversr the frontal arc of the vehicle to offer protection against RPG attack.

Spanish Pizarro vehicles are fitted with the Mk-10 fire control system from Indra, Austrian Ulan Vehicles with the Kollsman Day/Night Range Sight. The IFV is armed with a 30mm Mauser MK 30-2 automatic cannon with a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. Interior of the ASCOD. Maximum road speed is 70km/h.

Nov 14, 2024 · Latvia’s Ministry of Defense has decided to pursue contract negotiations with Spain-based GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas to purchase ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs).

The ASCOD 105 – AKA LT-105 Light Tank is an ASCOD hull with a 3 man turret developed by GDELCS (Spain), which is mounted with a 105mm semi-automatic low recoil rifled main gun. Its only offered to the export market.

Nov 13, 2024 · Latvian Ministry of Defense has concluded its competition for supplying infantry fighting vehicles and announced it will enter contract negotiations with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS), specifically its Spanish division, Santa Bárbara Sistemas, for the acquisition of ASCOD IFVs.

Sep 27, 2023 · Recently announced plans of the Ukrainian Armor company to launch licensed production of ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles in cooperation with Czechoslovak Group and General Dynamics have started a "rivalry in absentia" …

Sep 26, 2023 · The European division of General Dynamics Corporation, the East European industrial conglomerate Czechoslovak Group and Ukrainian Armor are considering the possibility of licensed production of the ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), Ukrainian Armor reports.