GREECE SIGNS CONTRACT FOR GUIDED MISSILES

PARIS [MENL] -- Greece has signed a multi-million deal with a French defensecompany for 27 guided missiles for the navy amid protests from Turkey. On Thursday, Greece signed a 21 billion drachma deal with France'sAerospatiale Matra for 27 Exocet MM40 Block 2 guided missiles for three newnew missile patrol boats. The contract also includes three artillery firecontrol systems.