DEFENCE

A division of Piloda Shipyard

building the future
of naval defence

Piloda Defence is the new division of Piloda Shipyard, dedicated to naval engineering for military and strategic applications.

With state-of-the-art facilities in Naples, Brindisi, and Torre Annunziata, it offers integrated expertise in ship design, construction, maintenance, refitting, and conversion, while meeting the highest standards of quality and reliability.

mission and expertise

With a proven track record in the construction and technical support of patrol vessels and support ships—including 40 new SAR units for the Italian Coast Guard—Piloda Defence combines engineering precision, advanced technologies, and sustainable processes to meet modern defence requirements.

strategic partnerships

Piloda Defence is expanding its activities into the development and integration of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), working in collaboration with leading industry partners such as HAVELSAN, VNMaritime, Rafnar Maritime, and Sea AI.

These strategic alliances position Piloda as an innovation hub for autonomous naval platforms.

why choose piloda defence

  • Strategic presence in the Mediterranean, with shipyards in Naples and Brindisi

  • 24/7 maritime support through the dedicated "SOS Support" service

  • Proven experience in both military and civilian shipbuilding, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence

  • Smart, connected, and unmanned solutions for the naval operations of the future

projects

USV-12
Unmanned Surface
Vessel

SAR PD15
Search and Rescue
Capabilities

SAR PD21
Search and Rescue
Capabilities

news / piloda shipyard

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A Team Success for "Sant'Elmo"
A Team Success for "Sant'Elmo"

Piloda Shipyard has successfully completed the refitting of the historic "Sant'Elmo" tugboat for Compagnia Rimorchiatori Napoletani. This team effort involved extensive work on the vessel’s propulsion, maneuvering systems, and both internal and external structures, all done with precision and efficiency.

Piloda Shipyard completes maintenance on "Sant'Elmo" Tugboat
Piloda Shipyard completes maintenance on "Sant'Elmo" Tugboat

Piloda Shipyard has successfully completed extraordinary maintenance on the "Sant'Elmo" tugboat of the Compagnia Rimorchiatori Napoletani. The project involved a full overhaul of the propulsion and maneuvering systems, as well as the renewal of both internal and external structures. The meticulous planning and coordination between various teams ensured the work was completed on time and within budget.

Piloda Defence

napoli
Calata della Marinella, 4
interno porto
80133 Napoli (NA)
t +39 081 314 4532
shipyard.na@pilodagroup.com

brindisi
Via Torpediniera Perseo, 10/12
72100 Brindisi (BR)
t +39 0831 212246
shipyard.br@pilodagroup.com

defence@pilodagroup.com