• Naval Warfare

  Fincantieri launches Italian frigate

  6th March 2017

  The seventh FREMM frigate for the Italian Navy has been launched at Fincantieri's Riva Trigoso shipyard in Genoa.The vessel has been named Federico Martinengo. It …

• Naval Warfare

  Fincantieri outlines Australian commitment

  24th February 2017

  Fincantieri has detailed how it will strengthen its in-country presence if it is successful in its bid for the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) Future Frigates …

• Naval Warfare

  IDEX 2017: Ferretti Group and Fincantieri in cooperation agreement (video)

  21st February 2017

  Fincantieri and Ferretti Group announced a cooperation agreement on 20 Feb at the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi with both parties set to explore new …

• Military Logistics

  MT30 gas turbine passes FAT for LHD

  6th February 2017

  Factory acceptance testing on the MT30 gas turbines for the Italian Navy's new Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) multi-purpose amphibious vessel has been completed, Rolls-Royce announced …

• Naval Warfare

  Fincantieri to upgrade Malta’s P61 OPV

  17th January 2017

  Fincantieri will upgrade the P61 offshore patrol vessel (OPV) of the Malta armed forces under a contract announced on 13 January. The work will upgrade …

• Defence Notes

  Analysis: Saudi Arabia - A close customer (part 3 - maritime)

  18th December 2016

  We come to the last part on Saudi Arabia's defence relationship with the West, the maritime domain. This is less high profile than the land …

• Naval Warfare

  NAVSEA seeks proposals for T-ATS

  16th November 2016

  The US Navy has released a draft request for proposals for the detailed design and construction of a new class of up to eight towing, …

• Military Logistics

  MTU engines to power Italian patrol boats

  10th October 2016

  Rolls-Royce will supply 14 MTU diesel engines to Fincantieri for seven new multi-purpose ocean-going patrol vessels being built for the Italian Navy, Rolls-Royce announced on …

• Naval Warfare

  Italian Navy gets fifth FREMM frigate

  3rd October 2016

  The Italian Navy received the fifth multi-mission frigate of the FREMM programme from Fincantieri on 30 September 2016. Ten frigates are being built for the …

• Defence Notes

  Lockheed team launches 13th LCS

  20th September 2016

  An industry team led by Lockheed Martin has launched the 13th Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) - the future USS Wichita - into the Menominee River …

• Naval Warfare

  BAE Systems details RAN design work

  2nd September 2016

  BAE Systems has released details on the work it will carry out to refine its Type 26 Global Combat Ship (GCS) design for the Royal Australian Navy …

• Naval Warfare

  Australian frigate risk reduction studies signed

  31st August 2016

  The Australian government has signed an agreement with Navantia for the Risk Reduction and Design Study (RRDS) Phase for the Department of Defence's (DoD's) SEA 5000 …

• Naval Warfare

  Qatar seek fast patrol boats

  23rd August 2016

  The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to Qatar for an undisclosed number of Mk V fast patrol boats in …

• Naval Warfare

  Bangladesh gets first two OPVs

  9th August 2016

  The Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) has received the first two Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) under a supply contract with Fincantieri for four OPVs, the company …

• Military Logistics

  Fincantieri starts work on Italian LSS

  18th July 2016

  Fincantieri has commenced construction work on the Italian Navy’s Logistic Support Ship (LSS), it announced on 12 July. The vessel is scheduled to be delivered …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Logistic Support Vessel [Qatar]

  With a growing blue water fleet that will count one LPD, four corvettes and two OPVs, Shephard believes Qatar will soon seek to procure a ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Logistic Support Vessel [Qatar]

  With a growing blue water fleet that will count one LPD, four corvettes and two OPVs, Shephard believes Qatar will soon seek to procure a ...

• Frigates

  Morocco FREMM Frigates

  Programme Background It was first reported by local Italian media that Morocco has been in talks with Fincantieri for the potential acquisition of two FREMM ...

• Naval: shipboard communication systems

  Naval: shipboard communication systems | Corvettes Procurement Programme (1-3) [Greece]

  The Hellenic Navy have a corvette requirement to replace the ten Elli-class frigates. Greece has joined as a partner of the European Patrol Corvette (EPC), which is ...

• Naval: Combat Management Systems

  Naval: Combat Management Systems | Corvettes Procurement Programme (1-3) [Greece]

  The Hellenic Navy have a corvette requirement to replace the ten Elli-class frigates. Greece has joined as a partner of the European Patrol Corvette (EPC), which is ...

• Corvettes

  Light Corvettes Procurement [UAE]

  Programme Background Requirements The current first line of vessels of the UAE Navy includes two Gowind 2500 corvettes (one to be delivered by 2025), six ...

• Frigates

  Heavy Frigates Procurement [Algeria]

  Programme Background Requirements In March 2012, Algeria ordered two MEKO A-200 frigates with an option for two more. At NAVDEX 2023, TKMS confirmed to Shephard ...

• Sealift/replenishment vessels

  Logistic Support Vessel [Qatar]

  Programme Background Requirements With a growing blue water fleet that will count one LPD, four corvettes and two OPVs, Shephard believes Qatar will soon seek to procure ...

• Frigates

  Constellation Class - FFG(X) (11-20)

  Programme Background The FFG (X) programme was first announced with a Request for Information (RFI) released by the US Navy in July 2017 with a ...

• OPVs

  PPX (4) [Italy]

  Programme Background Requirements According to the 2022-2024 DPP, Italy needs a total of eight new offshore units (PPX/EPC) to replace its ageing Comandanti/Sirio-class, which is ...

• Sealift/replenishment vessels

  BRF - Logistic Support Ships (1-4) [France]

  Programme Background Timeline The BRF (Bâtiments Ravitailleurs de Force) logistic support ships (LSS), also known as force replenishment vessels, have been ordered by the French ...

• OPVs

  PPX (1-3) [Italy]

  Programme Background Requirements According to the 2022-2024 DPP, Italy needs a total of eight new offshore units (PPX/EPC) to replace its ageing Comandanti/Sirio-class, which is expected to ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  U-212 Near Future Submarine (3) [Italy]

  Programme Background Requirements Italy currently has four U-212A-class SSKs in its inventory following an initial programme launched in 1998. The German-designed submarines were a joint ...

• Corvettes

  Al Zubarah Class [Qatar]

  Programme Background Close to a €4 billion ($4.67 billion) contract was awarded to Fincantieri in June 2016 for the construction of seven surface vessels, including the four Al ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  U-212 Near Future Submarine (1-2) [Italy]

  Programme Background Requirements Italy currently has four U-212A-class SSKs in its inventory following an initial programme launched in 1998. The German-designed submarines were a joint ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• OPVs

  Musherib Class (FCX07)

  Fincantieri is building two OPVs for the Qatari Emiri Navy as part of a larger seven-vessel €4 billion ($4.67 billion) contract involving four corvettes and one ...

• OPVs

  PPX (FCX20)

  The PPX is an OPV design based on the Fincantieri FCX Naval Ship Series. The vessel has a displacement of 2300t and is intended for surveillance, ...

• Corvettes

  FCX20

  The FCX20 has been revealed in 2022 Fincantieri's new FCX Naval Series. The FCX20 resembles a corvette-sized vessel with combat capabilities in all warfare domains (AAW, ...

• Corvettes

  Abu Dhabi class (FCX15)

  The Abu Dhabi-class comprises one corvette built by Fincantieri and delivered in 2013. The vessel is part of Fincantieri's FCX15 family of products and is ...

• Corvettes

  FCX40

  The FCX40 has been revealed in 2022 Fincantieri's new FCX Naval Series. The FCX40 resembles a corvette/light frigate-sized vessel with combat capabilities in all warfare ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  S800

  At NAVDEX2023, Fincantieri showcased for the first time the S800 submarine. Suited for ASW, intelligence-gathering and maritime security missions, the submarine is designed to operate ...

• Corvettes

  Al Zubarah/Doha Class (FCX30)

  The Al Zubarah-class consists of four corvettes based on Fincantieri's FCX30 design. The vessels are intended to perform missions such as escort, support, interdiction and patrol operations. The ships ...

• Corvettes

  Minerva Class

  The Italian Navy's Minerva-class corvettes began entering service in 1987 with the last of eight commissioned in 1991. The first four were ordered in 1982 ...

• Sealift/replenishment vessels

  Deepak Class

  The Deepak-class consists of two fleet replenishment tankers in service with the Indian Navy. The ships were built by Fincantieri in Italy and commissioned in 2011. ...

• Patrol boats

  Falaj 2 Class (FCX07)

  The Falaj 2-class patrol boats are 56m vessels designed and built by Fincantieri. Two units were ordered by the UAE Navy in 2010. Both vessels have been commissioned ...

• OPVs

  Dost Class (FCX15)

  RMK Marine was awarded a contract to build four Dost-class OPVs based on the Fincantieri Comandanti/Sirio-class for the Turkish Coast Guard in 2007. Three were ...

• Frigates

  Constellation Class FFG(X)

  The USN has selected Fincantieri Marinette Marine to build up to ten frigates under the FFG(X) next-generation future guided-missile frigate programme. The new Constellation-class will replace ...

• Sealift/replenishment vessels

  BRF

  The BRF (bâtiments ravitailleurs de force) logistic support ships (LSS), also known as force replenishment vessels, have been ordered by the French Navy to replace their ...

• Corvettes

  Esmeraldas Class

  Six Esmeraldas-class corvettes were ordered in 1979, which entered service between 1982 and 1984. The ships were built between two Fincantieri shipyards for Ecuador's navy. ...

• OPVs

  Vigilance OPV

  At CANSEC 2023, Vard Marine, partnering with Heddle Shipyards, Thales Canada, SH Defence and Fincantieri under the Team Vigilance banner, pitched an OPV design for ...