Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, obtained an order from the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the supply of MU90 light torpedoes. The with a value of more than 200 million euros, represents the largest contract in the 150-year history of WASS and marks a new record in terms of acquisitions after the recently signed with the Indian Navy ( of 30 December 2025).

The torpedo construction program will be managed by the WASS plant in Livorno, a centre of excellence in systems with deliveries scheduled between 2029 and 2030. The torpedo The MU90 can be used from a wide range of platforms: surface naval units, fixed-wing and wing-wing aircraft rotating. In addition to torpedoes, the contract also includes a package of logistical support services for the Royal Saudi Naval Force.