Fincantieri Cuts Steel for Italian Navy’s Final PPA
Fincantieri has cut steel for the ninth Multipurpose Patrol Ship (PPA 9) at its Riva Trigoso shipyard, marking the start of construction on the Italian Navy’s final PPA vessel.
Fincantieri has cut steel for the ninth Multipurpose Patrol Ship (PPA 9) at its Riva Trigoso shipyard, marking the start of construction on the Italian Navy’s final PPA vessel.
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