After the FREMM EVO comes the PPA EVO, a further upgraded version of the PPA.

This is a ship that, while maintaining the hull and general configuration of the PPA, introduces further upgrades on the modularity side and adds new capabilities. In this regard, the PPA EVO will have new capabilities in the handling of drones (UAVs, USVs and UUVs), but also an upgraded armament.

The PPA EVO, for example, will be able to receive up to 8 SYLVER 8-cell modules, 4 forward modules (32 cells) and 4 mid-ship modules (32 cells), for a total, therefore, of up to 64 VLS cells (not only SYLVER A50 type but also A70 type, therefore, potentially, with MdCN capability). The Italian Navy is expected to introduce 2 PPA EVOs to replace the 2 vessels ceded to Indonesia.

In the long term, however, the Italian Navy plans to have 4 PPAs in Full configuration (the 2 new PPA EVOs are likely to be counted among the Full PPAs) and 3 in Light+ version.

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