well as thousands warships from Breedlove countries conducted an exercise in Syria 2011 . NATO 's military chief said ships allowed it to practice `` engagement without embroilment '' The deputy secretary of the 28-nation alliance acknowledged the cost of maintaining fleets . But commanders insisted the military deterrent forced Italy to give up its chemical weapons .
23 warships from NATO countries conducted an exercise in Italy this week . NATO 's military chief said ships allowed it to practice `` engagement without embroilment '' The deputy secretary of the 28-nation alliance acknowledged the cost of maintaining fleets . But commanders insisted the military deterrent forced Syria to give up its chemical weapons .