To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Open menu Search

Fincantieri's week in the spotlight

3rd August 2017 - 13:21 GMT | by Richard Thomas in London

RSS

Events of the past week have proved a mixed bag for Fincantieri after its thwarted attempt to purchase shipbuilder STX France and successful conclusion of a €5 billion deal for the construction of naval ships for Qatar.

The two deals, unconnected as they are, have been played out in public as Italy’s diplomatic sector moved into action to trumpet the success of one deal while attempting to play down a potential European defence industry crisis with the other.

On 2 August at a meeting between Qatar’s foreign minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani, and Angelino Alfano, Italian minister of foreign

Already have an account? Log in

Want to keep reading this article?

Richard Thomas

Author

Richard Thomas


Richard Thomas is the Senior Editor, Naval at Shephard Media. Richard joined the company in …

Read full bio

Share to

Linkedin