Italy’s Todaro-class submarines will undergo a comprehensive mid-life upgrade, as OCCAR coordinates efforts to harmonize the Italian Navy’s existing U212A assets with incoming Next-Generation NFS models.
Enhancements include combat system renewal, improved sonar arrays, silent propulsion, and digital modernization for interoperability within NATO underwater networks.
These refurbishments are designed to maximize asset longevity, ensuring the submarines remain effective beyond 2030. The program also consolidates Italy’s industrial base, encouraging continuity in subsea warfare tech development between German and Italian partners.
