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Apr 21 2026

OCCAR PPA Programme Contract Amendment No 10 Signed

Bonn, Germany — 21 April 2026 Contract Amendment No. 10 to the PPA Programme was signed between OCCAR-EA, acting on behalf of Italy, and the Temporary Consortium composed of Fincantieri and Leonardo. Valued at approximately EUR 392 million (2014 economic conditions), the Amendment formalises the upgrade of the PPA units from the Light and Light Plus configurations to the Full Combat System standard. The Amendment also introduces enhanced cyber defence capabilities and provides for the acquisition of advanced Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) systems, further strengthening the operational effectiveness of the PPA fleet.

The Amendment was signed by the Director of OCCAR-EA and by the industry representative, Eng. Fulvio Palermo, on behalf of the Temporary Consortium. With the signing of this Amendment, the PPA Programme continues to evolve in line with the Italian Navy’s operational requirements, consolidating the Programme’s maturity and its emphasis on advanced technological capabilities.