For apeninsularstate likeItaly,which extendscompletelyin the Mediterranean,it iscrucial to possessmultifunctionalnaval vessels,capable of carryingaircraft,logistical support,but alsoto escortmerchantnaval groups,providingintelligenceand reachinhospitableareas.

At thisthe Navyalso addsan adequatesurface force,a validunderwatercomponent,an air componentfixed and rotarywingembarked,a moderngroup ofamphibious unitsandlanding craft,as well asan effectiveforceminesweepers.