The Italian Navy is the maritime military branch of Italy, and it is showing increasing interest in space-related activities. It is exploring the potential to convert existing vessels into launch platforms for military satellites. The Navy is also working to integrate drone technology into its fleet, including airborne, surface, and undersea drones, to enhance its operational capabilities. The Italian Navy collaborates with organizations like Fincantieri, Leonardo and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) on projects involving drones and space operations.
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The Amerigo Vespucci is the oldest ship in service in the Italian Navy and was launched in 1931.
The Italian Space Agency’s ICE-Blue initiative began after a collaboration agreement with the Italian Navy in 2024.
ICE-Blue was developed under an operational agreement between ASI and the Italian Navy.
Francesco Milazzo is chief of the 5th Department of the Italian Navy General Staff.
Francesco Milazzo is Head of the 5th Department of the Italian Navy General Staff.
The protection of submarine cables and pipelines in Italy is primarily assigned to the Marina Militare (Italian Navy) and the Guardia Costiera (Coast Guard), operating in cooperation with international partners.
The NUT project, developed by ASI, the Italian Navy, and the University of Florence, compares the effects on personnel aboard submarines with those of astronauts in orbit.
Admiral Fabio Gregori, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy, emphasized the Mediterranean's stability is crucial for Italy's energy, commercial, and technological security.
During mission Ax-3, the Italian Air Force collaborated with ASI, Marina Militare, and the University of Florence on an experiment comparing the physiological effects on astronauts and submariners.
The Italian Navy has been conducting Operation 'Fondali Sicuri' since 2022 to monitor and protect national underwater infrastructures.
Since 2022, the Italian Navy has been conducting the 'safe bottoms' operation to monitor strategic pipelines and connections.
The Italian Air Force collaborated with the Italian Navy and University of Florence on an ASI experiment during the Ax-3 mission.
The Italian Navy has conducted the 'Safe Seas' operation since 2022 to monitor and protect national critical infrastructure.
The Italian Navy has been conducting the 'Safe Bottoms' operation since 2022 to monitor and protect critical national infrastructure.
The project is developed in collaboration with CIRA, Aeronautica Militare, Marina Militare, Politecnico di Torino, ENAV, and Eurocontrol.