Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri says the United States remains a key strategic growth market as it expands its role in U.S. naval shipbuilding, alongside reporting record first-half earnings and a backlog approaching €74 billion. The company reported first-half 2026 net profit of €102 million, nearly triple the €35 million earned a year earlier, while EBITDA rose 12.5% to €350 million. Beyond its U.S. business, Fincantieri said it continues expanding its defense and underwater technology portfolio. Chief Executive Officer Pierroberto Folgiero said the results demonstrate the company’s ability to convert its large order book into stronger profitability while expanding into higher-value markets such as underwater defense technologies. With nearly €74 billion in total backlog, the company said it remains well positioned for long-term growth and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance.