{"id":62583,"date":"2018-06-08T15:42:19","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T15:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/uncategorized\/2018\/06\/08\/take-a-tour-of-the-italian-ship-that-may-be-the-us-navys-future-frigate\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T00:37:50","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T00:37:50","slug":"take-a-tour-of-the-italian-ship-that-may-be-the-us-navys-future-frigate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/naval\/2018\/06\/08\/take-a-tour-of-the-italian-ship-that-may-be-the-us-navys-future-frigate\/","title":{"rendered":"Take a tour of the Italian ship that may be the US Navy\u2019s future frigate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"762\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4786\" data-id=\"4786\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fremm.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fremm.jpg.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fremm.jpg.jpg?resize=300,191 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fremm.jpg.jpg?resize=768,488 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/fremm.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,650 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Italian Navy\u2019s anti-submarine warfare FREMM Alpino took a tour of the U.S. East Coast, shown here pierside in Baltimore, Md. The Fincantieri-built warship is a contender for the U.S. Navy\u2019s next-generation frigate, the FFG(X). (David B. Larter\/Staff)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4794\" data-id=\"4794\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bridge_driving.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bridge_driving.jpg.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bridge_driving.jpg.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bridge_driving.jpg.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/bridge_driving.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The helmsman, left, and navigator, right, guide the Alpino into Baltimore Harbor after a transit up the Chesapeake Bay. 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Larter\/Staff)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1132\" height=\"734\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4808\" data-id=\"4808\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/colors.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/colors.jpg.jpg 1132w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/colors.jpg.jpg?resize=300,195 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/colors.jpg.jpg?resize=768,498 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/colors.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,664 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The crew and embarked Marines onboard the Italian FREMM Alpino participate in a weekly evening colors ceremony on the flight deck. (David B. Larter\/Staff)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"741\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4817\" data-id=\"4817\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25mm.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25mm.jpg.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25mm.jpg.jpg?resize=300,185 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25mm.jpg.jpg?resize=768,474 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/25mm.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,632 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A sailor mans the Italian FREMM Alpino&#8217;s 25mm gun mounted on the bridge wing. It is primarily used for force protection. (David B. Larter\/Staff)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1197\" height=\"797\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4825\" data-id=\"4825\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/air_boss.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/air_boss.jpg.jpg 1197w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/air_boss.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/air_boss.jpg.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/air_boss.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1197px) 100vw, 1197px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Italian FREMM Alpino&#8217;s air boss reviews the preflight checklist, with the aircrew looking on. (David B. Larter\/Staff)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4835\" data-id=\"4835\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/espresso.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/espresso.jpg.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/espresso.jpg.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/espresso.jpg.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/espresso.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Italian warship comes equipped with no fewer than five espresso machines. (David B. Larter\/Staff)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1188\" height=\"827\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4847\" data-id=\"4847\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/helo_1.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/helo_1.jpg.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/helo_1.jpg.jpg?resize=300,209 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/helo_1.jpg.jpg?resize=768,535 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/helo_1.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,713 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1188px) 100vw, 1188px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A member of the aircrew walks across the flight deck to prepare for an afternoon flight in the Alpino&#8217;s NH90 helicopter. (David B. Larter\/Staff)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"694\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4858\" data-id=\"4858\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alpino.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alpino.jpg.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alpino.jpg.jpg?resize=300,174 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alpino.jpg.jpg?resize=768,444 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Alpino.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,592 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Italian FREMM Alpino is underway off the coast of Virginia during its 2018 deployment to the East Coast. (David B. Larter\/Staff)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4870\" data-id=\"4870\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/VDS.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/VDS.jpg.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/VDS.jpg.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/VDS.jpg.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/VDS.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Italian FREMM Alpino prepares to deploy its variable-depth sonar. (David B. 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