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Greece and Italy Strengthen Naval Ties Amid Turkey Tensions

9/30/2025

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Greece and Italy advanced naval cooperation as Nikos Dendias and Guido Crosetto met in La Spezia for SEAFUTURE 2025.
They signed protocols to acquire two Bergamini-class frigates, with an option for two more.
Greece aims to modernize its navy amid Turkey tensions, planning about €28 billion; the agreement includes a preliminary deal for two FREMM-class frigates from Italy.

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Greece and Italy advanced naval cooperation as Nikos Dendias and Guido Crosetto met in La Spezia for SEAFUTURE 2025.
They signed protocols to acquire two Bergamini-class frigates, with an option for two more.
Greece aims to modernize its navy amid Turkey tensions, planning about €28 billion; the agreement includes a preliminary deal for two FREMM-class frigates from Italy.