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Fincantieri Lays Keel of First Italian Navy U212 Near Future Submarine

Fincantieri has laid the keel of the initial U212 Near Future Submarine for the Italian Navy at its facility in Muggiano, La Spezia.

Fincantieri Debuts Italian Navy’s Lead Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessel

Fincantieri has launched the first platform of the Italian Navy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel program in Riva Trigoso.

Fincantieri to Equip Italian Navy Ships With Advanced Cyber Protection

Fincantieri Group, through its subsidiary e-phors, signed a contract with the Italian Navy to enhance the cyber resilience of naval units.

Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy’s New Hydro-Oceanographic Vessel ‘Quirinale’

Fincantieri has launched the Italian Navy’s new hydro-oceanographic vessel, “Quirinale,” at its shipyard in Riva Trigoso, northwestern Italy.

Italy to Launch Next-Gen Destroyer Procurement Worth $3.17 Billion

Italy will launch the procurement for two next-generation destroyers for the Italian Navy on February 18.

Fincantieri to Deliver Versatile Supply Vessel for Italian Navy Modernization

Fincantieri will provide the Italian Navy with a supply vessel designed for maximum operational versatility, including underwater operations.

Italy Charts Course for Future Aircraft Carrier Fleet

Italy has begun early research for a future aircraft carrier as part of its 2025–2027 defense plan to modernize its naval forces.

MBDA Secures Production Contract for TESEO MK2/E Anti-Ship Missile for Italian Navy

Italy has contracted MBDA to produce TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missiles for the Italian Navy.

Fincantieri to Build Combat Ships for Italian Navy

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has been contracted to build two more Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura multipurpose combat ships for the Italian Navy.

Italian Navy Accepts Ninth FREMM Warship From Fincantieri, Leonardo

Fincantieri and Leonardo’s Orizzonte Sistemi Navali joint venture has delivered the ninth European multi-purpose frigate to the Italian Navy.

Horizon Frigate Mid-Life Upgrade Program Completes Design Review 

European consortiums Naviris and Eurosam have completed the critical design review of the Horizon frigate mid-life upgrade program.

Fincantieri Begins Construction of Italian Navy’s FREMM EVO Frigate

Fincantieri has cut the steel for the Italian Navy’s next-generation European multi-purpose frigate in Riva Trigoso, Genoa.

OCCAR Signs Contract to Upgrade Italian Navy’s Todaro Submarines

OCCAR has signed a contract amendment to upgrade the first batch of U212A Todaro-class submarines of the Italian Navy under the Near Future Submarine program.

Fincantieri Unveils Advanced Lithium Battery for Future Italian Sub

Fincantieri’s subsidiary Power4Future has completed the final operational testing of its lithium-ion battery system intended for the Italian Navy’s U212 Near Future Submarines.

Italian Navy Welcomes Largest Amphibious Warship Since World War 2

The Italian Navy has commissioned a multipurpose amphibious assault ship that was built by Fincantieri, the “Trieste.” 

MBDA, Leonardo to Develop Laser-Based Counter-Drone System

MBDA Italia and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding for the co-development of a laser-based counter-drone system for the Italian Navy.

Italian Navy Accepts Fourth Thaon di Revel-Class OPV From Fincantieri

Fincantieri has delivered the fourth Thaon di Revel-class offshore multipurpose patrol vessel to the Italian Navy.

Italy to Buy 25 Additional F-35s for Over $7 Billion

The Italian government has budgeted a total of 7 billion euros ($7.79 billion) for the acquisition of 25 additional F-35 fighter jets in 2024.

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali to Build Fourth Italian Navy OPV

Leonardo and Fincantieri’s Orizzonte Sistemi Navali has secured a contract to build a fourth Offshore Patrol Vessel for the Italian Navy.

Italian Navy Orders Two More FREMM Frigates

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali has received a contract to deliver two additional European multi-purpose frigates for the Italian Navy.

Intermarine, Leonardo to Build Next-Gen Mine Hunters for Italian Navy

Intermarine and Leonardo have signed a 1.6-billion-euro ($1.73 billion) contract to deliver five next-generation mine hunters to the Italian Navy.