Iraq's navy takes delivery of Italian-made patrol ships
By Agence France Presse (AFP)
Compiled by Daily Star staff
Saturday, May 16, 2009
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The Iraqi navy on Friday took delivery of the first of four Italian-made patrol ships, the US military said, adding that it will set sail from Italy for home waters later this month. The Fatah, meaning to conquer or victory, was re-flagged to Iraq after its completion at the Fincantieri shipyard in La Spezia, Italy, the US military said in a statement.
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