The DARDO armored IFV has been designed to provide infantry support; its armament consists of a 25 mm gun plus two TOW launchers that allow suitable firepower, even against MBTs.

The transported infantry squad can easily and quickly mount into the vehicle or deploy on the ground thanks to its spacious rear ramp.

The "6 vee" engine and the automatic transmission keep the DARDO at the same mobility level of MBTs with which it has to co-operate.