Euronaval 2024: Fincantieri presents the Super-PPA, or PPA EVO
05/11/2024 | Eugenio Po
After the FREMM EVO comes the PPA EVO, a further updated version of the PPA.
It is a ship that, while maintaining the hull and general configuration of the PPA, introduces further upgrades in terms of modularity and adds new capabilities. In this regard, the PPA EVO will have new capabilities in the management of drones (UAV, USV and UUV), but also an enhancement in the available armament.
The PPA EVO, for example, will be able to receive up to 8 SYLVER 8-cell modules, 4 modules at the bow (32 cells) and 4 modules amidships (32 modules), for a total of up to 64 VLS cells (not only of the SYLVER A50 type but also of the A70 type, therefore potentially with the capacity to use the MdCN). The MM should introduce 2 PPA EVO to replace the 2 ships sold to Indonesia.
In the long term, however, the Navy's intention is to have 4 PPAs in the Full configuration (we believe that the 2 new EVO PPAs can be counted among the Full PPAs: Editor's note) and 3 in the Light+ version.