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Greece to Finalize Frigate Deal with Italy by April

3/8/2026

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Nikos Dendias, Greece's Defence Minister, said Greece plans to finalize a deal with Italy to acquire Bergamini class frigates by April.
This follows last year's naval cooperation that allowed Greece to acquire two FREMM frigates with an option for two more.
Greece's multi-year defense strategy includes about 28 billion euros, covering a fourth Belharra frigate from France, new submarines, and outfitting Bergamini frigates with the ELSA missile.

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Nikos Dendias, Greece's Defence Minister, said Greece plans to finalize a deal with Italy to acquire Bergamini class frigates by April.
This follows last year's naval cooperation that allowed Greece to acquire two FREMM frigates with an option for two more.
Greece's multi-year defense strategy includes about 28 billion euros, covering a fourth Belharra frigate from France, new submarines, and outfitting Bergamini frigates with the ELSA missile.