[ad_1]
Fincantieri carries the Italian flag throughout the world, with great pride and competence, managing to win the trust of entire nations. This time, the Trieste shipbuilding company outperformed the competition by winning a contract with the US Department of Defense. The US, which entrusted the US subsidiary of Fincantieri (MIL: FCT), Marinette Marine (FMM) with the task of designing and building the “FFG (X)” class-leading unit for the new missile frigates of the US Navy USA
Fincantieri will build the new frigates of the US Navy. USA
This is a contract worth almost $ 800 million, which could increase to $ 5.5 billion if the option right for 9 additional new-generation frigates is subsequently accepted.
After-sales assistance and crew training are also provided. The US Navy program USA It does not stop at 10 frigates, but includes 20 of them, excellent news for the group led by Giuseppe Bono.
“The award of the US Navy tender for 10 new frigates confirms Fincantieri’s excellence in shipbuilding – said the Minister of Economy, Roberto Gualtieri -. A highly technological and commercial order that testifies to the quality of Italian industry and the ability to relaunch our country. “
Fincantieri also excels in Italy
The Italian shipbuilding company not only excels abroad, but also in Italy. Just a few days ago, it distinguished itself in the construction and design of “il Ponte” in Genoa, as the architect renamed it. Renzo Piano.
The ship’s deck was built by Fincantieri Infraestructura of the Fincantieri group and Salini Impregilo. For 350 days they worked continuously day and night, even in quarantine time, to deliver a “great white ship crossing the valley” to Genoa. And it alleviates the wounds of that tragic August 14, 2018, the day that 43 people lost their lives due to the collapse of the Morandi Bridge.
