U.S. minesweepers in Gulf powered by Italian engines

U.S. Navy minesweepers heading toward the Persian Gulf are running on engines developed by a niche Italian engine maker. The company, Isotta Fraschini, based in Bari, Italy, designs and manufactures non-magnetic diesel engines for minesweepers serving in navies around the world. Minesweeping ships...

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