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Italy Upgrades PPA Vessels to Full Combat Configuration

April 24, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Italy to upgrade all PPA vessels to full combat configuration.
Four PPAs have already been delivered, with three to be upgraded.
The upgrade is valued at EUR392 million (USD521 million).
All PPAs will be equipped with new cyber defence capabilities and ROVs.

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Strategic Implications

This upgrade may signal Italy's increased focus on maritime security and defence capabilities. The addition of cyber defence capabilities and ROVs suggests a shift towards more advanced and integrated systems, which could enhance the Italian Navy's operational effectiveness and may set a precedent for future naval procurements.

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What Happened

Italian Navy Expands Combat Capabilities With Full System Upgrade

The Italian Navy is upgrading all of its Multi-Purpose Combat Ships (Pattugliatore Polivalenti d’Altura: PPA) to the Full Combat System standard. The upgrade, valued at EUR392 million (USD521 million), will see the light and light plus configurations disappear, with all PPAs equipped with new cyber defence capabilities and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). The contract amendment was agreed between the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) and the temporary consortium of Fincantieri and Leonardo. This development was first reported by Janes.

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