Tag: Italian Navy
Italian frigate crew on Libyan embargo mission hit by COVID-19 outbreak
There are currently 51 COVID-19 cases onboard the ship.
France, Italy starting joint air warfare destroyer mid-life upgrade project
The countries have commissioned a feasibility study for the upgrade project, which will take 12 months to complete.
Italian helicopter carrier becomes flagship of EU’s Libya mission
Italian Navy amphibious transport dock ship ITS San Giorgio has become the flagship of EU's operation Irini, a mission designed to enforce...
Fincantieri launches Italian Navy’s second PPA ship Francesco Morosini
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched the second multipurpose offshore patrol ship (Pattugliatori Polivalenti d’Altura) in the "light" configuration for the Italian Navy.
Italian aircraft carrier departs overhaul yard with F-35B capability
Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour left the Taranto navy yard earlier this month, marking the end of an extensive upgrade that...
Italian Navy special forces receive second UNPAV high-speed MPV
Intermarine delivered two UNPAV vessels to the Italian Navy under a 40 million euro contract from 2016.
Italy hosts anti-submarine warfare drill Dynamic Manta
Five submarines from France, Greece, Italy and Turkey are part of the exercise.
Italy confirms talks on FREMM frigate sale to Egypt
The confirmation came after reports indicated a deal for the ninth and tenth ships in the class, Spartaco Schergat, and Emilio Bianchi was on the table.
Italy wrapping up FREMM program with launch of tenth and final...
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri launched the tenth and final FREMM frigate at its shipyard in Riva Trigoso on January 25, marking an important...
Italy allocates funds for procurement of upgraded Type 212 subs
The new Type 212 "Near Future Submarines" will be longer than their predecessors and incorporate improved technology.