Fincantieri has signed memorandums of understanding with potential suppliers for 4 future Greek corvettes and built-in logistics and in-service options for the Hellenic Navy.
The agreements, inked on the Italian Embassy in Athens, help the “high-profile course of” for the corvette program set by the Hellenic Nationwide Defence Ministry.
Along with the corvette improvement, the suppliers will work alongside Fincantieri to help a number of current and future naval packages in Greece.
Fincantieri’s Tasks
Fincantieri is at the moment developing corvettes and different vessels for a number of forces worldwide, most of which achieved milestones this yr.
For instance, the corporate started developing the first U212 next-generation submarine and the second Vulcano-class logistics ship for the Italian Navy in January.
Extra not too long ago, the corporate began work on the US Navy’s first Constellation-class guided missile frigate, which is anticipated to be delivered in 2026.
Qatari Corvettes
In 2016, the Italian firm obtained a serious contract from the Qatari Ministry of Defence to construct seven floor vessels for the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces.
The $3.9 billion contract consists of 4 100-meter (328 ft) corvettes, two offshore patrol vessels, and an amphibious touchdown platform dock.
