Image 0 of 10The Italian Navy’s 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’s next-generation frigate, the FFG(X). (David B. Larter/Staff) The helmsman, left, and navigator, right, guide the Alpino into Baltimore Harbor after a transit up the Chesapeake Bay. (David B. Larter/Staff) One of the two bays in the Alpino's helicopter hanger has an NH90 folded up inside. (David B. Larter/Staff) 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) A sailor mans the Italian FREMM Alpino's 25mm gun mounted on the bridge wing. It is primarily used for force protection. (David B. Larter/Staff) The Italian FREMM Alpino's air boss reviews the preflight checklist, with the aircrew looking on. (David B. Larter/Staff) The Italian warship comes equipped with no fewer than five espresso machines. (David B. Larter/Staff) A member of the aircrew walks across the flight deck to prepare for an afternoon flight in the Alpino's NH90 helicopter. (David B. Larter/Staff) The Italian FREMM Alpino is underway off the coast of Virginia during its 2018 deployment to the East Coast. (David B. Larter/Staff) The Italian FREMM Alpino prepares to deploy its variable-depth sonar. (David B. Larter/Staff) About David B. LarterDavid B. Larter was the naval warfare reporter for Defense News.Share:More In NavalSpace Operations Command preps for new shared domain awareness toolThe remaining ATLAS software is slated for delivery in the first quarter of 2025.New US Space Force jammers aim to disrupt China’s SATCOM signalsThe Remote Modular Terminals, which disrupt adversary satellites by "yelling in their ear," as one official put it, are cleared for initial fielding,Space Force must grow to counter China and Russia, lawmaker saysHouse Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., said the service is not sized to meet increasing threats from China and Russia.SpaceX launches rapid response GPS missionThe effort, dubbed Rapid Response Trailblazer, was meant to demonstrate the ability to quickly plan and launch a mission in around six months.Space Command strategy aims to boost commercial role in operationsThe updated strategy, approved in November, focuses on SPACECOM’s core tasks and how commercial space capabilities fit within those areas.
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