Thaon di Revel-class offshore patrol vessel. The Thaon di Revel class (also known as PPA for 'Pattugliatore Polivalente d'Altura - Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Vessel') is a class of multipurpose offshore ships built by Fincantieri for the Italian Navy.

It is planned to replace four Soldati-class light patrol frigates and eight s between 2021 and 2035. As part of the 2014 Naval Law, a total of sixteen ships were planned and as of 2019 seven vessels have been financed with three more on option, not executed. European Patrol Corvette, a class of lighter ships built into an UE cooperation should complete the Italian Navy needs.

In March 2024, the Indonesian Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Fincantieri for the acquisition of two of the ships under construction for the Italian Navy, and construction of two replacement units is expected in the future.

Variants 

The class, designed with a high level of modularity and automation, is going to be delivered in a full, a light+ and a light configuration in terms of different sensors and equipment embarked and can perform multiple functions, ranging from patrol with sea rescue capacity to civil protection operations and, in its most highly equipped version, first line fighting vessel.

The Light configuration has only gun armament and X band radar 4FF. The Light+ (C band radar 4FF) and Full (complete DBR radar) options also mount Aster anti-aircraft missiles, including the new 30 NT, which is capable of intercepting MRBMs. The Full version includes an Active Towed Array Sonar and a full suite of EW: RESM, CESM, RECM. 

All configurations have the option to mount TESEO "EVO" MK2/E anti-ship missile launchers.
According to RID, the Italian Navy ordered the new MBDA TESEO MK/2E heavy-duty missile (TESEO "EVO"), a long-range anti-ship missile with also land attack capability. Compared to the predecessor OTOMAT/TESEO, the TESEO "EVO" MK/2E has a double range or more than 360 km.

During the launching ceremony of Marcantonio Colonna on 26 November 2022, Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy Admiral Enrico Credendino announced that the two 'Light' configuration ships - Paolo Thaon di Revel and Francesco Morosini - would be refit into the 'Full' configuration. Thus, the class would feature a total of four 'Full' ships and three 'Light+'.

Ships 
Italics indicate estimated dates

Exports

Indonesia 
In October 2023, Italy plans to export two ships to Indonesia. The ships to be sold would be among those that already being built for the Italian navy in order to accelerate delivery. Transfer of technology and know-how would also included in the deal.

In March 2024, Fincantieri and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence have signed a 1.18 billion euro contract for the supply of two PPA Units. According to Janes, Indonesia has secured a 1.25 billion US dollar funding from several European financial institutions for the acquisition of two PPAs. The Indonesian government also planned to named the two vessels as KRI Brawijaya (320) and KRI Prabu Siliwangi (321). The vessels were officially renamed on 29 January 2025.

Potential exports 

Italy's latest proposal for the Hellenic Navy contains four s, a type designed for the Qatari Emiri Navy, and two Thaon di Revel-class multipurpose offshore ships. As of June 2022, the Hellenic Navy's focus seems to be on the Gowind class (French proposal) and the Doha class (Italian proposal).

References

External links 

 Pattugliatore Polivalente di Altura Marina Militare website

 
Ships built by Fincantieri
Frigate classes
Frigates of the Italian Navy
Patrol ship classes
Patrol vessels of the Italian Navy
Ships built in La Spezia