Novel systems include a portable operations center, unmanned surface vehicles for finding mines, and underwater drones for disabling them.
The envisioned weapon comes as European nations look to boost their deterrence posture vis-à-vis Russia.
The ships’ new “EVO” variant, which the Italian Navy may order next year, will get some extra combat punch with additional launchers.
Based on feedback from European Union member states, the requirement could be for a vessel with a displacement of 8,000 metric tons or more.
“If you stay with your old doctrine, you will be dead very rapidly,” said French Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Nicolas Vaujour.
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