Italy to get two new generation FREMM frigates under a US$1.62billion deal

Published on July 31, 2024

The Italian Navy is to receive two more FREMM frigates under a €1.5 billion (US$1.62 billion) placed by Europe’s OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement) with Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN).

OSN, a joint venture owned by Fincantieri (51%) and Leonardo (49%), is performing the work as part of a multi-year programme.

The frigates will be the newest generation, designated FREMM Evolution (EVO), and join the fleet of eight already ordered for the Italian Navy. The first FREMM EVO is expected to be delivered in 2029 and the second 2030.

The ships will have the same anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities and features of the FREMM ASW units currently in service.

The main technological upgrades will make the the ship management system more cyber-resilient, improve the air-conditioning and electrical distribution system and implement specific solutions aimed at improving the ship’s green footprint.

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