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Fincantieri Lays Keel of Second U212NFS Submarine

The four-boat program adds new technology and logistics support as Fincantieri says the revised schedule will deliver one submarine a year from 2029 to 2032.

  • Fincantieri hosted the keel-laying ceremony for the Italian Navy's second U212NFS at the Muggiano shipyard, advancing the four-unit program managed by OCCAR.
  • The U212NFS class represents a substantial evolution from U212A predecessors, featuring 1,750 tons of submerged displacement and Italian-developed technology including lithium-ion propulsion batteries for enhanced stealth.
  • With over one hundred submarines built during its century of activity, the Muggiano shipyard confirms its strategic role in Italy's underwater defense as a primary national reference center.
  • A contractual amendment worth approximately €317 million between Fincantieri and OCCAR recently strengthened the delivery schedule, with the second unit scheduled for delivery in 2030.
  • Recent updates strengthen Fincantieri's competencies in integrated logistical support throughout the submarines' entire life cycle while consolidating the company's role as design authority and prime contractor.
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It is a class of submarines destined to the Italian Navy. Significant technological evolution compared to previous models U212A.

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The second of four new Italian submarines has entered the basic assembly phase, with delivery scheduled for 2030. The article Italy — The keel of the second U212 NFS submarine was laid appeared first on FLIGHT.

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Naval News broke the news on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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