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A victorious Regia Marina's proposed 1960s force

The proposed fleet balances combatant types and includes the auxiliaries needed to support them.

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Question

What might a victorious Regia Marina's fleet look like in the 1960s?

Short answer

A balanced mixture of carriers, battleships, cruisers, destroyers, submarines, and auxiliaries.

Notes

The projected Italian navy is a balanced force with carriers, battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and submarines. Auxiliaries also belong in the mix. Italian planners are described as having sought such a fleet, with Mussolini's interference blamed for obstructing it. Particular 1960s designs remain unspecified.