The 26 March 1984 ended the peace operations of the mission Lebanon Two. The Italian contingent, which was part of a multinational force, as established by the 521 resolution of the UN 1982, worked for about eighteen months in anti-terrorist activities.

The Navy operated with two cruisers (Vittorio Veneto and Andrea Doria), three destroyers (Ardito, Audace and Intrepido), four frigates (Perseus, Lupus, Ursa and Sagittarius), two amphibious ships (Grado and Caorle), a team refueler (Stromboli) and the departments of the San Marco Regiment.

The mission in Lebanon was the first peacekeeping mission under the aegis of the UN, during which the Navy personnel distinguished themselves for their great ability and high professionalism. As established by United Nations Resolution 521 of 1982, it operated for about eighteen months in counter-terrorism activities.

Source: Military Navy