The ceremony marks the simultaneous production of four submarines and reflects Fincantieri’s role as Design Authority and Prime Contractor. It also confirms the company’s commitment to developing and implementing advanced technological solutions in line with the operational requirements of the Italian Navy.
The U212NFS submarines introduce significant design and systems updates compared with the earlier U212A class, with a shift towards increased national development. The programme also responds to the need for effective surveillance and control of the underwater domain in increasingly complex future operational scenarios.
The new U212NFS class is intended to preserve and further strengthen national strategic and innovative industrial know-how. It will deliver platforms capable of supporting the surveillance of maritime communication routes and the wider underwater dimension, including within NATO and EU frameworks, as national interests beneath the sea surface continue to expand.
