Italian aircraft carrier Cavour docks for F-35B upgrades

Italian aircraft carrier Cavour docks for F-35B upgrades

ITS Cavour preparing to dock on July 20, 2019. Photo: Italian Navy

Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour on July 20 entered a dry dock at the Taranto navy yard to receive upgrades that will allow it to operate F-35B jets.

The 244-meter Cavour is currently undergoing an extensive overhaul after ten years of service.

All works on the ship are expected to be completed by the spring of…

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