frigate
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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
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
The drone attack in Cyprus led to France's deployment of the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean, as well as a frigate and air defence units to the island.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
Nothing but a frigate bird, winging steadily out to the western sea.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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