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Fincantieri and Leonardo naval partnership expansion

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At the Euronaval exhibition in Paris, Fincantieri and Leonardo signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen their joint venture, Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN). The agreement is intended to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of OSN while leveraging the technological expertise of both companies to address increasing complexity in defense programs. The collaboration focuses on integrating naval platforms with combat systems, including projects such as the development of next-generation DDX destroyers for the Italian Navy and new FREMM EVO frigates. Leonardo also introduced new Combat Management Systems, such as the AI-designed SADOC 5, which is intended to counter threats like drones and hypersonic missiles. OSN CEO Giovanni Sorrentino further emphasized the company’s role as a prime contractor and integrator. He promoted the “Whole Warship” concept, which advocates for treating various systems as a single, cohesive unit rather than separate components, similar to the integration seen in fighter aircraft. Expanding on these technological shifts, OSN President Enrico Credendino stated at the same exhibition that artificial intelligence and quantum computing will fundamentally change the future of naval vessels. He noted that ships are evolving into complex “systems of systems,” citing Fincantieri’s Navis Sapiens as an example of a vessel designed with integrated intelligence. Credendino also addressed potential shifts in propulsion, including the possibility of future Italian aircraft carriers utilizing new generation nuclear reactors.

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