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Greece finalized a deal with Italy to purchase frigates as part of its naval modernization efforts.
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Updated Sep 8
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What happened
Greece finalized a deal with Italy to purchase frigates as part of its naval modernization efforts.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Greece
country in Southeast Europe
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Italy
country in southern Europe
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Turkey
country in West Asia and Southeast Europe
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