corvette
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The two projectiles hit the target, a retired Philippines navy corvette, around 75 kilometres offshore in the South China Sea, causing it to sink, officials said.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
The Israeli navy, for example, already operates the Sa’ra 6-class corvette, based on the German Braunschweig-class ship, which could be adapted for the project, Clark said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
HMS Albans was also involved in a three-day operation to monitor the Russian Steregushchiy-class corvette Stoikiy earlier this month, the navy said.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025
At least two warships could be seen in the photos, one whose gangway identified it as the Chinese navy corvette Wenshan.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023
Erig� au nom de la France, par les soins de M. M. de Bougainville et Ducampier commandant la Fregatte "La Th�tis" et la corvette "Esp�rance" en rel�che au port Jackson en 1825.
