Fincantieri Secures First U.S. Navy Contract for LSM Program
Following the announcement made by the U.S. Navy on February 18, 2026, regarding the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program – covering up to 35 vessels – and stating that Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) will execute the construction of four units, Fincantieri announces that its U.S. subsidiary has been awarded a $30 million contract for materials procurement and engineering activities for these first four vessels, formally initiating the first phase of the program and representing the first concrete step toward its execution.
Fincantieri Marine Group to Reshape Constellation Class Program to Better Support Evolving Needs of the U.S. Navy, Strengthening Strategic Partnership
As part of a general fleet review launched by the U.S. Navy, aimed at transitioning towards a future model focused on technological excellence, manned and unmanned vessels, and long-term sustainability, Fincantieri and the U.S. Navy have reached a significant agreement that provides for reshaping the future of the Constellation-class Program, currently under construction at Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), in Wisconsin. In this framework, Fincantieri is consolidating its strategic partnership with the Navy, confirming its role as a key player in defining the future of American maritime defense through advanced industrial capabilities and long-term investments.
