Italy already operates 4 Type-212A Todaro class submarines. These are very similar to Germany's U-212A class, but are equipped with Italian weapons and some local systems. H I Sutton
Forbes: Italian Navy Will Go Its Own Way With New Submarines
Italy’s Near Future Submarine (NFS) design will be Italian in nature. Currently the backbone of Italian Navy’s (Marina Militare) submarine force are four Type-212A submarines. These are equipped with fuel cell Air Independent Power (AIP), which makes them among the most stealthy submarines anywhere. But the Type-212A is best known as a German design, not Italian. In many respects the NFS is a return to the proud tradition of fiercely independent Italian submarine building.
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WNU Editor: The Italians clearly do not want to be dependent on someone else to build their subs.
