yeah you are right it was the s211 deal...
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The Maestrale class frigates primary task is Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), however their weapons and systems provides them with a high degree of flexibility which makes them capable warships in Anti-Surface (ASuW) and Anti-Air (AAW) warfare roles.
All eight vessels of the class were built by Fincantieri S.p. A, Riva Trigoso, except for Grecale, which was built by Fincantieri S.p.A. - Muggiano, La Spezia.
Variants
- Philippine Navy Deep Water Patrol Vessel: On 2 August 2012 it was announcement that the Philippine government entered negotiations with the Italian government for purchase of two Maestrale class frigates for the Philippine Navy Deep Water Patrol Vessel. The vessels will undergo refurbishing and likely see their systems and weapons upgraded and modernized before being transfered.
Maestrale class Anti-Submarine Frigates ASW F570 Maestrale F571 Grecale F573 Scirocco F575 Euro F572 Libeccio F574 Aliseo F576 Espero F577 Zeffiro Teseo Mk2 Marina Militare Italian Philippine Navy Fincantieri datasheet pictures photos video specifica
no point doing this
they will just sell us old tech
we only have limited money further limited by corruption
red tape delays it sooo much
by the time you get the equipment its already obsolete
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