FREMM and VBM, no transfer of resources

01/04/15

The Defense General Staff specifies that, with regard to what was stated by the Secretary General of the Italian Union of Metalworkers' Workers of Genoa, Antonio Apa, there is no ongoing transfer of resources from the FREMM Program (Multi-Mission European Frigates) to VBM program (Medium Armored Vehicle “Freccia”).

The Armed Forces fully respect the laws and expect, from those who hold positions of responsibility, greater attention and accuracy in the dissemination of information without any foundation.

In this sense it is specified that the Medium Armored Vehicle "Freccia" is not a futuristic project, but rather a means that was introduced in service of the 2009 and operated in Afghanistan within the ISAF Operation, starting from the 2010, contributing to improve the protection of our men and women and save many lives.

Source: Major State Defense