The Bergamini-class frigates, part of the FREMM (Fregata Europea Multi-Missione) program, represent a collaboration between Italy and France to develop highly versatile warships for multiple mission profiles. The Italian Navy, or Marina Militare, commissioned these vessels with a focus on anti-submarine warfare (ASW), general-purpose (GP), and anti-air warfare (AAW) capabilities.Systems:Combat Management System (CMS): Leonardo’s ATHENA, integrating all weapons and sensors.Electronic Warfare Suite: Elettronica’s advanced EW and radar jamming systems.Decoys: Leonardo ODLS decoy launcher for anti-missile and anti-torpedo countermeasures.Mission types:ASW Patrols: Hunting submarines in contested areas with advanced sonar and torpedo systems.Fleet Defense: Providing air and missile defense for carrier or amphibious strike groups.Expeditionary Operations: Supporting Special Forces and maritime interdiction missions.Disaster Relief: Utilizing modularity and crew accommodations for non-combat operations.