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Fincantieri Revives Bid for US Navy Frigate Program
Fincantieri Marine Group is reviving its bid for the US Navy Frigate Program with its proven FREMM EVO design, a direct evolution of the successful Franco-Italian FREMM model that's already in production. By leveraging existing investments in US shipbuilding infrastructure, the company is poised to swiftly deliver reliable vessels to the fleet.
Italy Awards $4.2B Contract for DDX Destroyers to Fincantieri, Leonardo Venture
The Italian Navy is on the cusp of a major upgrade with a $4.2 billion contract awarded to Fincantieri and Leonardo's joint venture, Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, to build two cutting-edge DDX destroyers. This game-changing deal is set to revolutionize Italy's air and missile defence capabilities.
Portugal Buys Three Frigates from Italy's Fincantieri
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is thrilled about Portugal's decision to buy three cutting-edge FREMM EVO frigates from Fincantieri, calling it a win for European defense autonomy and cooperation. The deal was announced at a joint press conference in Washington with Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro.
Fincantieri CEO Blames Navy's Constellation Frigate Debacle on Procurement Woes
Fincantieri Marine Group CEO George Moutafis says the Navy's Constellation frigate program was doomed by procurement issues, noting that sometimes "perfection is the enemy of more than good enough". The program's struggles began when constant change orders derailed its development, despite starting with the proven FREMM design.
Saildrone Unveils Spectre, Missile-Toting Drone for Navy Competition
Saildrone is shaking things up with its game-changing drone, Spectre, a 170-foot unmanned surface vessel designed to take on the Navy's medium unmanned surface vessel challenge. Built in collaboration with Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri, Spectre is set to revolutionize the sea with its massive size and cutting-edge tech.