Not sure where you see an Italian connection but I have been curious over the last few years about the "possibility" of Fincantieri Marine Group and Mikros. Fincantieri purchased Marinette Marine (shipyard on the Great Lakes) a few years back and this is where some of the Littoral Class ships were/are built. If I remember correctly, the ADEPT system was installed on these vessels.
In any case, I have absolutely no idea if there is any connection here but some of you may want to check out these links:
The above is pure speculation. I should also add that I have owned shares of Mikros in the past but sold after becoming extremely disillusioned with management.
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