Fincantieri agrees underwater autonomy acquisitions for about EUR 600M

Jul 6, 2026 · Acquisition · Fincantieri · Maritime

Fincantieri agreed to acquire majority stakes in Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech and Defcomm for an initial expenditure of about EUR 600M, expanding into marine drones, underwater communications, subsea survey and defense underwater systems.

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  • The package covers Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech and Defcomm.
  • Fincantieri frames the move around marine drone, subsea and defense underwater activities.
  • The initial expenditure is approximately EUR 600M, with several stake structures and follow-on tender/call mechanics.