Fincantieri and Leonardo strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali partnership

Fincantieri and Leonardo have signed a Letter of Intent at the Euronaval exhibition in Paris to reinforce their joint venture, Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN). The agreement aims to consolidate OSN’s industrial and commercial role, develop opportunities in both domestic and international markets, and leverage the technological expertise of both groups.

The collaboration focuses on the integration of naval platforms and combat systems, addressing increasing technological complexity in defense programs. Key projects involving OSN include the development of next-generation DDX destroyers for the Italian Navy, the new FREMM EVO frigates, and various logistics support programs.

During the event, Leonardo also unveiled new Combat Management Systems (CMS), including SADOC 5 and ATHENA L. The SADOC 5 system, designed with a microservices architecture and artificial intelligence, is intended for use on the Italian Navy’s future DDX destroyers to counter emerging threats such as drones and hypersonic missiles. The ATHENA L system, developed through subsidiary GEM Elettronica, is tailored for smaller naval platforms requiring light combat systems.