What Happened
Italian Shipbuilder Expands Role in U212 Near Future Submarine Program
Fincantieri has signed a contract amendment with the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR) to supply extra equipment for Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) program. The amendment, worth EUR317 million, includes the integration of torpedo countermeasure systems, rescue interfaces, and remotely-operated vehicle assisted intervention procedures. The delivery of the fourth submarine will be brought forward by two years to 2032, with the Italian Navy scheduled to receive one new submarine per year starting in 2029. This development was reported by Janes.