During the programmatic conference of Fratelli d’Italia “Italy changes Europe” in Pescara, the CEO of Fincantieri, Pierroberto Folgiero, expressed the idea of creating Italian technology involving small, medium, and large Italian companies. The focus would be on the Mediterranean region, first in geopolitical terms and then in energy and other sectors related to defense. Folgiero described this project as a great initiative.
Folgiero emphasized the importance of the Mediterranean, stating that it is the most geopolitical sea in the world with numerous submarine cables, telecommunication cables, and gas pipelines running through it. He highlighted the need to protect critical infrastructures in this region. Additionally, Folgiero mentioned the potential for mining activities in the Mediterranean, which presents opportunities for economic and technological growth.
Fincantieri, with its strong tradition in underwater technology stemming from submarines, plans to produce smaller submarines, three and nine-meter drones with and without crew. These technologies will be utilized by the Italian Navy to safeguard critical infrastructures in the Mediterranean. The company aims to contribute to defining missions that ensure the protection of key assets in the region.