Once commissioned with the Italian Navy, the Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Trieste will be the largest vessel in the fleet, displacing 33,000t, and the second capable of operating the F-35B. The ...

The Italian Navy’s new landing helicopter dock (LHD) Trieste was launched at Fincantieri’s Castellammare di Stabia shipyard on 25 May. The new LHD, which features dual-use capabilities for a wide ...

The LHD Trieste, the largest warship of the Italian Navy since World War II, received its Battle Flag in a ceremony held in Trieste on October 26, 2025, coinciding with the 71st anniversary of the ...

The Italian Navy's new landing helicopter dock Trieste pictured on trials. The ship was formally commissioned into service on 7 December. (Luca Peruzzi) The Italian Navy has commissioned its new multi ...