corvette
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More than 100 Iranian naval vessels have been severely damaged, destroyed or sunk, including four Soleimani-class warships known as corvettes, more than 30 minelayers and a drone carrier, U.S. officials say.
This week, the U.K. navy closely followed a Russian naval corvette and an oil tanker as the duo sailed through British waters toward the North Sea, according to the U.K.
China and Iran deployed destroyer warships, while Russia and the United Arab Emirates sent corvette vessels.
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AFP journalists near the Simon's Town base saw the Russian-flagged corvette vessel pull into False Bay.
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A small corvette, on the other hand, could be built much more quickly, Clark said, particularly if the Navy works with a foreign shipbuilder.
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