On 17th September, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted to the prime contractor AIRBUS DS in Spain the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the A330 MMF aircraft.

The launching ceremony of the first PPA was held on 15 June 2019 at Fincantieri Shipyard in Muggiano – La Spezia.

Due to more nations participating in the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) programme and of the number of aircraft to be procured, NSPA and OCCAR have revised the Cooperation Agreement  originally signed in 2014 for the management of the programme.

The First Steel Cutting ceremony for the 4th Multipurpose Patrol Ship (PPA) took place on 14th March at Riva Trigoso Shipyard (Genoa), 6 months ahead of schedule.