Naval News – A total of 25 MEKO 200 frigates were built of six different configurations for five different countries, by the time construction ended in July 2006. The majority of these frigates have already been upgraded or are undergoing Mid-Life Upgrade programs. This aims to prolong their operational life until the late 2030s, ensuring they remain as the backbone of their respective fleets. However, this is not the situation for the Greek ships.