Paolo Thaon di Revel (PPA Full)

The Paolo Thaon di Revel class is a highly flexible and multi-role offshore patrol vessel (PPA) designed for the Italian Navy. It features a modular design allowing for various configurations, from patrol to combat operations, and is equipped with advanced combat systems.

Developed under the Italian Navy's 2014 Naval Law to replace aging Cold War-era fleet units, this class was designed to bridge the gap between patrol vessels and high-end fleet escorts, with the "Full" variant optimized for multi-domain combat. The lead ship of the class was commissioned in March 2022, while the first fully combat-configured variant, Giovanni delle Bande Nere, commenced sea trials shortly after. Since entering service, the class has participated in international security missions, including deployment to the Persian Gulf for Operation Orice in 2022 and maritime security operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Currently, the vessels are in active service with the Italian Navy, and the design's success led to a landmark export agreement to sell two units to Indonesia in 2024.