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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

The German defense group trimmed its sales guidance for the year this month after the German government cancelled a major frigate order.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 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

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

Tom Yew serves in the Royal Navy on a frigate called HMS Coventry.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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

Australia in April signed a deal to get three of the upgraded frigates that feature a longer range and a 32-cell missile launcher.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 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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