Italian Navy PPA ITS Francesco Morosini (P431)

Naval News takes you aboard ITS Francesco Morosini (P431), one of the latest and most modern surface combatant in the Italian Navy (Marina Militare)’s fleet. We interview exclusively the commanding officer, CMDR Giovanni Monno, on the PPA (Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura) class of patrol vessels. The PPA are a new class of Italian Navy combatant platforms which represents a technological and capability jump compared to current generation. Design to conduct a wide range of missions, from maritime security to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), the PPAs are being delivered in three configurations (Light, Light Plus and Full) based on common platform and differencing for the new generation sensors and weapon outfit. With an overall length of 143 m, a beam of 16.5 m, a 5m draught and a displacement of ca 6350 tonnes at full load (PPA in the Full configuration), the PPAs are distinguished by a unique hull design featuring a wave-piercing bow for higher speeds, stabiliser fins positioned amidships, a steel hull up to the first level over the main deck, the superstructures divided into main blocks and two modular multipurpose areas respectively amidship and under the flight deck to accommodate a range of equipment to conduct from military to HADR operations. ===================== For new videos every week, subscribe here! Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on LinkedIn: Like us on Facebook: Check out our daily naval defense news coverage at: NAVAL NEWS is fully focused on naval topics. We cover the latest naval defense shows & events. We also report on naval technology from all over the world. is updated daily with in-depth features, industry, and naval forces news round-ups, event coverage, video reports and more. Our top of the line site is responsive across all mobile and desktop devices.