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December 22, 1999

The Italian government has approved the Horizon frigate project, despite the withdrawal of Britain from the project. France and Italy will each build two ships (total cost $1.6 billion) for delivery in 2005-2006. Each ship will displace 6,450 tons.--Stephen V Cole