Italian navy taps Fincantieri to top up patrol fleet with two ships
The Italian sea service wants to backfill a gap after two PPA multimission vessels on order for Rome were diverted to Indonesia.
By Tom Kington
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Europe is plagued by too many naval yards, French Navy chief says
The Naviris joint venture between Italy’s Fincantieri and France’s Naval Group has failed to spur vendor consolidation, said Adm. Nicolas Vaujour.
Euronaval trade show spurs new business for French naval companies
The opening day of the Paris show, organized here from Nov. 4-7, was fruitful for the French naval industry with the announcement of several contracts.
Italian Navy tasks Fincantieri to design drone-laden warships
“It means looking at how best to handle storage, maintenance and loading ammunition,” an Italian Navy official said.
By Tom Kington
Italy signs deal for final submarine in four-strong U-212 NFS series
The new purchases will maintain Italy’s submarine fleet total at eight – the number navy planners believe are needed to patrol the Mediterranean Sea.
By Tom Kington
UAE buys patrol vessels from Edge Group, Fincantieri joint venture
The $435 million deal is for 10 offshore patrol vessels based on upgraded versions of Saettia-class ships.
By Tom Kington
Fincantieri buys Leonardo’s torpedo unit in deal that could reach $446M
Originally known as WASS, the torpedo unit saw €160 million in revenue last year.
By Tom Kington
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Get the US Navy’s frigate program back on schedule
Failure to return the FFG-62 to the expected cost and schedule will further erode confidence in Navy acquisition management.
By Everett Pyatt
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Fincantieri inks $1.3B deal with Indonesia for two patrol ships
The two PPA multipurpose offshore patrol vessels were originally destined for the Italian Navy.
New pact deepens Fincantieri’s stake in seabed warfare business
The shipbuilder signed a deal with Italian energy firm Saipem to integrate that company's underwater drones into Fincantieri's ships and submarines.
By Tom Kington
Fincantieri in talks to buy Leonardo’s torpedo business, source says
For more than a decade Leonardo has searched on and off for a buyer or partner for its torpedo unit known as WASS.
By Tom Kington