frigate
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A Russian frigate called Admiral Kasatonov and a second navy ship escorted the Sparta in the Mediterranean, the U.S. officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The Royal Navy deployed a Type 23 frigate HMS St Albans, RFA Tidespring and Merlin helicopters to track all three of the Russian submarines.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Would Spain be willing to send a frigate to help protect Cyprus, a fellow EU member?
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Two Greek frigates and a French naval ship arrived off Cyprus within days of the attack, and Spain also deployed a frigate, as part of a broader response to help their European ally.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Their instructions were to travel to Sumatra and chart the transit there, but after just one night at sea their ship was attacked by a French frigate.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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