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frigate

[frig-it] / ˈfrɪg ɪt /
NOUN
boat
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This includes Britain's Dreadnought programme, which is building the Royal Navy's next-generation nuclear deterrent submarines, and the Type 26 frigate programme, which is developing a fleet of advanced anti-submarine warships.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

The upcoming frigate programme in particular is "a huge opportunity", Papperger said.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 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 destroyer had sailed to the area alongside two other Chinese naval vessels and a Russian frigate, the ministry said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Male frigate birds with bright red balloonlike sacs under their chins cruised the shore.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

The shipyard recently completed sub-contracting work for BAE Systems for new Type 26 frigates and currently has no confirmed future orders.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

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

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

Cammell Laird, for instance, now builds the bow sections for the Type 26 frigates and transports them on barges from their Birkenhead base to Govan on the Clyde.

From BBC Jul. 1, 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




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