infantry fighting vehicle; IFV
Military term for an armored vehicle that transports infantry and provides fire support. Often abbreviated as IFV in English.
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force introduced the latest infantry fighting vehicles.
Infantry fighting vehicles combine troop transport and fire support.
Compound of 歩兵 (infantry), 戦闘 (combat), and 車両 (vehicle), directly corresponding to the English term 'infantry fighting vehicle'.