​ITS “Carabiniere” is the fourth unit created for the Italian-French program FREMM (European Multi- Mission Frigate) and the third to be designed in the ASW (Anti-Submarine) version. The vessel was launched on March 29, 2014 at Riva Trigoso shipyards in Genoa using the so called Road Away system, where the ship was transferred to a floating-basin using self-propelled transfer loaders. According to NATO classification, the vessel was delivered to the Italian Navy with the optical badge F 593 on April 28, 2015.
ITS Carabiniere is a new generation frigate capable of operating in a wide range of scenarios. Her high flexibility, detection capabilities and armament enable the vessel to operate in the following tactical situations:
• Constabulary Role (High Seas Police): counter terrorism, anti-trafficking, prevention and control of illegal migration, SLOC and commercial shipping protection;
• Sea Control, specifically protection of Sea Lines of Communication and Maritime Interdiction Operations;
• Anti-enemy vessels operations;
• Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (in dual-use role).
The unit features stealth requisites that allow to sensibly reduce her thermic and electromagnetic signature. Thanks to the highly Automated Ammunition Handling System, the FREMMs need fewer complement, now including 168 crew members, almost half the number currently in service in other Italian Navy frigates. These Bergamini stealth frigates are equipped with advanced Anti-Aircraft Warfare (AAW) capabilities featuring a common sensor and weapons package based on MBDA’s SAAM-ESD (Extended Self-Defence) system, including Selex ES MFRA EMPAR-derived C-band multifunction radar with active phased array antenna and Aster 15 and Aster 30 missiles in A50 silos. (EMPAR MFRA is an evolved version of the EMPAR radar).
Moreover, the ship carries one RHIB for commando operations; can also carry EH-101 and SH 90 helicopters to be used in anti-ship or anti-submarine operations. ITS Carabiniere is fitted with a latest generation Communication System based on state-of-the-art military and civil standards.

The Crest of the Unit represents the coat-of-arms of the Carabinieri Corps sitting on a stylized anchor against a blue background. Above and below are, respectively: the motto "Nei secoli fedele,” and the optical badge F 593.

 The Crest is surmounted by the towered crown with rostra symbolizing the Italian Navy, whilst underneath is a forked end pennant with the name of the unit.