Greece, Israel & The US Start "Noble Dina" Naval Exercise

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Greece, Israel and the United States began a naval exercise in the sea around Crete and the eastern Mediterranean that will continue for the next two weeks. The exercise, named "Noble Dina", involves simulated combat against submarines, air battles and protection of offshore natural gas platforms.

A similar exercise was held in the Mediterranean in 2012.

Greece is participating with a frigate, a helicopter and a submarine.