29.07.2024, 11:33
Zitat:Alliance bolsters Italian Navy with €1.6bn minehunters dealhttps://www.naval-technology.com/news/al...l/?cf-view
The vessels will be constructed at Intermarine's Sarzana shipyard. [...] In a €1.6bn ($1.74bn) deal, Intermarine and Leonardo will supply the Italian Navy with five minehunters, poised to improve maritime security and seabed surveillance. [...]
The contract was signed with the Directorate of Naval Armaments of the General Secretariat of Defence and National Armaments Directorate. Intermarine, leading the consortium, will manage the design and construction of the minehunter platforms, while Leonardo will supply and integrate the combat systems. [...] The vessels will be constructed at Intermarine’s Sarzana shipyard. Leonardo’s contribution, the SADOC 4 command system, sensors, and sonar will equip the minehunters with operational efficacy. These systems are designed for integration and automation, enhancing crew safety and mission success rates. [...]
The features of these minehunters, including resistance to underwater explosions and a low magneto-acoustic signature, make them an addition to Italy’s naval arsenal. The contract’s optional tranche, valued at an additional €1bn, indicates potential for further expansion and underlines the long-term vision behind this initiative.
Schneemann