Lacking radar and mindful of their defeat in the night action at " Maestrale ".
3.
After their entry in service, " Maestrale " s were modernized with some minor programs.
4.
On promotion to Captain he commanded the Maestrale-class frigate ITS Zeffiro and the 7th Frigate Squadron.
5.
Additionally the and " Maestrale "-class frigate were patrolling off the Sicilian coast in an air-defence role.
6.
Speeding up to attack any stragglers, Wanklyn engaged and sank the Italian " Maestrale "-class destroyer " Libeccio ".
7.
Subsequent classes showed incremental changes that improved reliability and the " Maestrale " s were the template for the following twenty-three ships.
8.
The negotiations for the " Maestrale "-class ships did not materialize any sale, with the Philippine government opting to buy new frigates instead.
9.
At a DND press conference held on 2 August 2012, it was announced that negotiations were currently ongoing for the acquisition of 2 " Maestrale "-class frigates.
10.
The negotiations for the " Maestrale "-class ships were concluded without agreement to sell and transfers the ships, with the Philippine government opting to buy new frigates instead.