Tag: naval defence
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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.
Britain's Naval Defence Woes Raise Concerns for Australia's AUKUS Reliance
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently hit the nail on the head, questioning the strength of the Royal Navy, and it's hard not to wonder if Australia's AUKUS reliance is built on shaky ground. The Royal Navy's current state, with only one deployable submarine, raises serious concerns about its readiness to meet defence expectations.