Raimondo Montecuccoli (P432) is the third ship of the s.
Development and design The Italian Navy ordered the new MBDA TESEO MK/2E heavy-duty missile (TESEO "EVO"), a long-range anti-ship missilewith also strategic land attack capability. The missile will have a new terminal "head" with dual RF seeker (Radio Frequency) and, presumably, date the need to even attack ground targets, IIR (Imaging IR). Compared to the predecessor OTOMAT/TESEO, the TESEO "EVO" MK/2E has a double range or more than 360 km. Former OTOMAT is accredited for a range of action of more than 180 km.
Construction and career Raimondo Montecuccoli was laid down on 8 November 2018 at Fincantieri Muggiano and was launched on 13 March 2021. She was commissioned on 27 September 2023.
On 10 October 2024, the Raimondo Montecuccoli arrived at the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a formal visit under the command of Commander Alessandro Troia. The vessel departed on 13 October 2024 after completing its official engagements.
References
External links
Pattugliatori Polivalenti di Altura Marina Militare website