Fincantieri consolidates its strategic role in the Navy’s fleet renewal program with a new contract for the construction of two PPA units – Multipurpose Combat Ship, which will replace those transferred to the Indonesian Navy.
The contract integration, initiated with the latest “Naval Law”, is managed by OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’Armement) within the Temporary Business Grouping (RTI), established between Fincantieri, the representative, and Leonardo, the client. For Fincantieri, the value of the contract for the two new units is about 700 million euros, a value that includes activities already carried out for the previous units subsequently transferred to Indonesia.
The two new PPA –Multipurpose Combat Ship, in “_Light Plus_” configuration, will be built by Fincantieri at the Integrated Shipyard of Riva Trigoso and Muggiano, with deliveries scheduled respectively in 2029 and 2030.
Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and General Manager of Fincantieri, commented: “_This contract confirms the strategic value of the program, highlighting our Group’s ability to respond promptly and effectively to the operational needs of the Navy. The new units strengthen the national supply chain, ensuring production continuity and employment stability and contribute to consolidating Italy’s role as a central player in the global defense geopolitical scenario, where_ shipbuilding _is increasingly a key element of influence and international cooperation_”.
Technical features of the unit: PPA – Multipurpose Combat Ship
The PPA-Multipurpose Combat Ship represents a highly flexible type of ship with the ability to perform multiple tasks ranging from patrolling with sea rescue capabilities, to Civil Protection operations, as well as a frontline combat ship. The production program is articulated on a “_fitted for_” approach which allows, starting from a common platform, the possibility of acquiring additional capabilities up to the “_full_” configuration. In fact, different combat system configurations are planned: starting from a “light”, relative to the patrolling task, integrated with self-defense capabilities, up to a “complete”, equipped with the maximum defense capability. In addition, the unit is able to use fast boats like RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat) up to a length of over 11 meters through side cranes or a launching ramp located at the stern.
- 143 meters in length overall
- Speed over 31 knots
- 171 crew members
- Equipped with a combined diesel and gas turbine propulsion system (CODAG) and an electric propulsion system
- Ability to provide potable water and electricity ashore
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