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Could Asia and the Middle East Offer Growth Opportunities for Italy’s Fincantieri?

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri commands roughly $24.98 billion of the global naval‑defence market, backed by 43 units spread across six countries. Its export push has centered on the U212 NFS submarine and the FREMM‑class frigate, both of which have attracted interest in Poland and Indonesia but have yet to secure large orders outside Europe. Analysts see Asia and the Middle East as the next growth frontier, where rising maritime security budgets could translate into new submarine and frigate contracts. Success in these regions would diversify Fincantieri’s revenue base and reduce exposure to a slowing European defence spend.