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Fincantieri Secures Major Frigate Contracts for Indonesia and Egypt

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
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What happened

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Fincantieri signed a contract to sell six FREMM frigates to Indonesia, which also included the refurbishment and sale of two Maestrale-class frigates due to retirement from the Italian Navy. The company stated that its confirmed sales of the frigate class now total 20, including two vessels for Egypt and two for the United States. Leonardo will work on the Indonesian FREMMs, likely supplying the combat system.

From defensenews.com

Why it matters

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The acquisition of these large orders allows Fincantieri to claim global leadership in the surface ships sector. The contracts involve major naval assets, with the United States having previously announced a $553.9 million contract for its second FREMM vessel.

From defensenews.com

Who's involved

  • FincantieriItalian shipbuilding company securing sales contracts for frigates.
  • EgyptCountry that has confirmed sales contracts for two FREMM frigates.
  • ItalyCountry where Fincantieri operates its industrial base.
  • IndonesiaIsland country that acquired six FREMM frigates and two refurbished vessels.
  • Italian NavyItalian military branch whose two Maestrale-class frigates are being sold to Indonesia.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • IndonesiaSpeculative

    Indonesia might see increased costs related to the acquisition of six new FREMM frigates and two refurbished vessels.

  • FincantieriSpeculative

    Fincantieri could see increased revenue from securing international sales and boosting domestic order volume.

  • Italian NavySpeculative

    The Italian Navy might see a change in operational costs due to the disposal of two Maestrale-class frigates.

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