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frigate

[frig-it] / ˈfrɪg ɪt /
NOUN
boat
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The two countries said it was a "passing exercise" with an Indonesian frigate passing through on its return home from the Russian port city of Vladivostok.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

A new frigate programme for international naval customers or sales of minehunters and unmanned drone boats to the German military are potential options, he said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

“I agree with what Washington is saying that allies need to do more,” said Capt. Ryan L. Bakabak, of the Philippines Navy, sitting aboard the country’s new guided-missile frigate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

The frigate fired warning shots as Jane and Alan Kelvey sailed their yacht on what Russia's defence ministry said had been a "dangerous approach".

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

As they sped toward the frigate, Magdalys started making out shapes in the sky above it.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

In March, it completed the acquisition of naval shipyard NVL, partly in the expectation that it would secure a German order for six naval frigates that later fell through.

From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026

The Americans weren’t exactly winning anyway, but Jefferson doubled-down and sent more war frigates.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

In the east of Scotland, Babcock is constructing five cheaper but highly versatile Type-31 frigates at Rosyth.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

It's called hybridisation – combining traditional crew-operated weapons platforms like frigates, with fleets of uncrewed and autonomous systems.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

They turned over a dozen frigates, well armed and fully manned—a dozen frigates!”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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