Fincantieri subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems has secured a contract worth over $237 million euros to supply MU90 lightweight torpedoes to the Royal Saudi Naval Force. The agreement represents the largest contract in WASS’s 150-year history and includes the supply of torpedoes and associated logistics support services.
Deliveries are scheduled between 2029 and 2030 and will be managed from WASS’s facility in Livorno, Italy. The MU90 torpedo is designed for anti-submarine warfare operations and can be deployed from surface vessels and aircraft.
Fincantieri Group CEO Pierroberto Folgiero described the contract as a milestone for WASS and the group, highlighting technological excellence and reliability. This marks WASS’s first direct agreement with the Saudi Ministry of Defense, following the establishment of Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services in Riyadh in 2024.
The deal is a significant expansion for WASS, demonstrating its capabilities in complex defense programs. As an underwater systems expert, I can attest that this contract showcases WASS’s expertise in providing reliable and effective solutions for naval forces.
The MU90 torpedo has already proven itself in service with multiple navies worldwide, making it an attractive choice for the Royal Saudi Naval Force.
This contract is a testament to Fincantieri's commitment to delivering cutting-edge underwater systems that meet the evolving needs of naval forces around the world.
