''Aconit'' is a general purpose
stealth frigate of the
French Navy
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. Initially to be named , she is now the fourth French vessel named after the
FNFL
The Free French Naval Forces (french: Forces Navales Françaises Libres, or FNFL) were the naval arm of the Free French Forces during the Second World War. They were commanded by Admiral Émile Muselier.
History
In the wake of the Armistice a ...
corvette .
Service history
She took part in the
action of 9 April 2009.
Based in
Toulon
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, the frigate was reported active in the Mediterranean as of 2021, taking part in the Mare Aperto
exercises
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It is performed for various reasons, to aid growth and improve strength, develop muscles and the cardiovascular system, hone athletic s ...
with the
Italian Navy in October.
In September 2022, the frigate deployed to the Indian Ocean participating in exercises with the
Egyptian Navy en route. From November 25 to December 8, the frigate was engaged in joint "Pearl of the West" exercises between French forces based in the
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE; ar, اَلْإِمَارَات الْعَرَبِيَة الْمُتَحِدَة ), or simply the Emirates ( ar, الِْإمَارَات ), is a country in Western Asia ( The Middle East). It is located at t ...
and the
Kuwaiti Armed Forces.
''Aconit'' is scheduled to complete a life extension upgrade by 2023 and to remain in service until 2034.
References
Gallery
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La Fayette-class frigates
Frigates of France
1997 ships
Ships built in France