Paolo Thaon di Revel (PPA Light+)

The Paolo Thaon di Revel class is a new generation of multipurpose offshore patrol vessels for the Italian Navy, designed for a wide range of tasks from patrol to combat operations. The Light+ variant features a comprehensive combat system with advanced sensors and armament, making it capable of air and surface defense.

Developed under the Italian Navy's 2014 Naval Law modernization program, this class was conceived to replace legacy fleet units with a highly modular platform capable of rapid reconfiguration. The first Light+ variant, Francesco Morosini, officially entered service in May 2022, equipped with an advanced C-band AESA radar and Aster air defense missiles. In 2023, the vessel undertook a high-profile, five-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region to participate in multinational exercises and showcase Italian naval technology. Currently, these vessels are active frontline assets in the Mediterranean, with the class's modular design also securing export success to international partners like Indonesia.