Fincantieri – Defense Security Monitor

Gunboats and Diplomacy

March 5, 2020March 6, 2020 - by Derek Bisaccio

A quick examination of recent Egyptian arms contracts, or a look at the country’s military force structures, demonstrates quite clearly that the Egyptian military prefers to remain flexible in its …

Egypt, Italy in Talks on Possible FREMM Buy

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 - by Derek Bisaccio

The Egyptian Navy is said to be close to purchasing a pair of European Multi-Purpose Frigate (FREMM) warships from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. On February 4, 2020, French newspaper La Tribune …

Fincantieri Announces MoU with Qatar

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 - by Derek Bisaccio

Qatar and Fincantieri have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that may see the Gulf country procure further naval vessels from the Italian firm. In a statement on January 24, 2020, …