frigate

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A British naval frigate dispatched in response to the drone strike is on its way to the island.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts was on a routine convoy escort mission in the Persian Gulf when it struck the mine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

India has invited the frigate to take part in its biennial military exercises along with participants from dozens of navies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Sri Lanka will treat Iranian sailors rescued from a torpedoed frigate according to international law, a minister said Saturday, following reports Washington was pressuring Colombo to not repatriate them.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

HMS Coventry'd been anchored at her usual station north of Pebble Island with the frigate HMS Broadsword.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell