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The frigate had fired "two flares towards the helicopter. One of the flares passed at close range to the helicopter," it added.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

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

“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 Russian frigate, Neustrashimy, was also being monitored by a French military aircraft which made radio contact with the warship asking it to clarify its intentions, the BBC has been told.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

A frigate bird, his dark wings as wide as the man was tall, swooped curiously.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

The company had forecast bookings of 20 billion euros, but warned earlier this month that Germany’s decision to scrap a project to procure F126 frigates would dent orders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● 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 Royal Navy's case, it gets to keep the frigates, which will be updated with new versions in the pipeline.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

But the procurement project was beset by repeated delays, that pushed back the frigates expected entry into service.

From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026

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

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