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Frigates are medium-size warships used for submarine warfare and escorting larger ships, among other tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

According to the defence ministry, French Multi-Mission Frigates detected "multiple drone attacks originating from Yemen" on Monday and Tuesday.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2024

Frigates are multi-mission ships that smaller and less costly than the Navy’s fleet of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.

From Washington Times • Apr. 30, 2020

Frigates and armed steamers crowded the nearby waters known as Hampton Roads, one of the world’s great natural harbors.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2011

On the 10th July, the Charleston discovered near Spanish River, Cape Breton, two French Frigates, of 40 guns each.

From History of Halifax City by Akins, Thomas B.