Italian DDX destroyers for task-group screening

What is the assessment of Italy's new DDX destroyer?

It is judged a useful destroyer for Mediterranean operations and task-group screening, with replenishment important for distant deployments. More missiles and a larger order are preferred.

The Italian DDX is assessed against task-group protection and Mediterranean operations. The limited range attributed to the design would make replenishment especially important on distant deployments. Its missile and gun load is judged reasonably capable, although a larger missile load is preferred. The chosen arrangement is accepted as fitting Italian requirements. Tripling the order is a personal preference for a larger margin of available ships, rather than a stated Italian requirement.