The Italian Navy (Italian: Marina Militare, lit. 'Military Navy'; abbreviated as MM) is one of the four branches of Italian Armed Forces and was formed in 1946 from what remained of the Regia Marina (Royal Navy) after World War II.

This is a list of active Italian Navy ships. The navy maintains approximately 181 ships in service, [ 1 ] including minor auxiliary vessels. The fleet has started a process of renewal that will see 50 ships retired by 2025 and replaced by 30 multi-mission ships. [ 2 ]

The Italian Navy civil activities; Forest Fire Fighting; Maritime Archeology; Ocean Pollution ; Population Assistance

The Regia Marina (Italian for 'Royal Navy', pronounced [ˈrɛːdʒa maˈriːna]) (RM) or Royal Italian Navy was the navy of the Kingdom of Italy (Regno d'Italia) from 1861 to 1946. In 1946, with the birth of the Italian Republic ( Repubblica Italiana ), the Regia Marina changed its name to Marina Militare ("Military Navy").

Oct 25, 2024 · Italian Navy priorities in the naval domain include means to counter emerging threats, the renewal and enhancement of the underwater, surface and airborne platforms

Mar 5, 2025 · By David Scott. The Italian Navy deployed in force to the Indo-Pacific in the second half of 2024, sending a Carrier Strike Group comprised of the aircraft carrier ITS Cavour and frigate ITS Alpino, along with the independent deployments of ITS Raimondo Montecuccoli and ITS Amerigo Vespucci.These deployments, which represented various firsts for Italy, underpin, underscore, and operationalize ...

Jun 23, 2024 · Significant naval conflicts and historical transformations mark the evolution of the Italian Navy, reflecting Italy’s aspirations as a maritime power. This article aims to illuminate key eras, pivotal battles, and the ongoing modernization efforts shaping the Navy’s mission today.

On June 10, 1940, Italy entered World War II against France and the United Kingdom. The Italian Navy key missions were the control of the Mediterranean shipping lanes to protect Italian convoys headed for Northern Africa and the interdiction of the …

Apr 4, 2025 · Alongside Italy and France, the system is employed by the Egyptian Navy and the Royal Moroccan Navy. In 2020, the Pentagon contracted Fincantieri’s American segment, Marinette Marine, to construct a US Navy frigate based on the FREMM design in Wisconsin. The following year, the Indonesian Navy purchased six FREMM ships from the Italian company.

Nov 23, 2020 · The Italian Navy and the MoD’s directorate of naval armaments (NAVARM) are currently on the verge of launching the U212 NFS (Near Future Submarine) development and procurement program for 2+2 new generation air-independent propulsion submarines with a large national industry’s content and a candidate for OCCAR management.