Navy, '2023 challenging year', still staff shortage. Average daily commitment of the Navy was 30 ships, 2 submarines, 12 air sections and 10 boarding teams.
42 ships, 4 submarines and 18 air sections were deployed, for a total of 7,324 sailors. An important presence in waters around the world, with a particular focus in the wider Mediterranean where Italy is present with over 20 missions, including the delicate Atalanta and Sicuro Mediterranean. "Even in 2023 our operational instrument has demonstrated great value in terms of readiness, versatility and flexibility of use"