According to a statement, the Ppa is highly flexible and has an excellent level of technology, with capabilities to perform multiple tasks ranging from patrolling with sea rescue capabilities, to Civil Defense operations, as well as from a frontline combatant ship.

As part of the operation, Fincantieri will act as prime contractor vis-à-vis the Indonesian Ministry of Defense and will specifically coordinate with other industrial partners, including Leonardo, for the ships' combat system upgrades and the provision of related logistics services, the note stressed.

"This contract is a milestone in the development of the strategic partnership between our group and Indonesia. We see it as the first of other important opportunities for collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense, in a logic of long-term partnership thanks to the structural support of our institutions, starting with the Ministry of Defense and the Italian Navy," commented CEO, Pierroberto Folgiero.

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(Giancarlo Navach, editing Stefano Bernabei)