The VBCI 2 is an improved version of the standard VBCI designed and manufactured by the French Defense Company Nexter Systems mainly for the export market. The VBCI 2 was introduced at DSEI 2015, the International Defense Exhibition in London, UK. The VBCI 2 is presented at DSEI 2015 in its Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) version fitted with the latest development step of the 40mm CTA turret.
The new version of the VBCI was developed and designed based on combat experience of French army in Mali. The main features of the VBCI is new level of protection, fire power and mobility. The VBCI 2 has been in Qatar fitted with the CTA40 40mm cannon turret in August 2016. In December 2017, Qatar has signed a letter of intent to purchase 490 French-made VBCI, that could be the improved version of the vehicle.