Italian frigate boosts defence and business ties in the Indo-Pacific

Italian frigate boosts defence and business ties in the Indo-Pacific

Departed from La Spezia. The Italian Navy’s Antonio Marceglia (F 597), a Bergamini-class FREMM frigate, has embarked on a six-month campaign across the Indo-Pacific. Departing from La Spezia Naval Base on 20 January, the mission includes visits to twelve countries, participation in multinational exercises, and diplomatic engagements, underscoring Italy’s expanding strategic interests in the region. The Marceglia is designed for multi-role opera…