Guided Missile Frigates

A series of guided missile frigates undergoing sea trials and operations, highlighting naval capabilities and maritime readiness.

A port quarter view of the amphibious cargo ship USS EL PASO (LKA-117) en route to NATO Exercise Northern Wedding '86. The ship has recently been fitted with two Mark 15 20mm/76-caliber Phalanx close-in-weapons system guns. Subject Operation/Series: N0RTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: North Atlantic Ocean
A port quarter view of the amphibious cargo ship USS EL PASO (LKA-117) en route to NATO Exercise Northern Wedding '86. The ship has recently been fitted with two Mark 15 20mm/76-caliber Phalanx close-in-weapons system guns. Subject Operation/Series: N0RTHERN WEDDING '86 Country: North Atlantic Ocean
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A port view of the frigate USS LANG (FF-1060) underway. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)
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An aerial port beam view of the guided missile frigate HALYBURTON (FFG 40) during acceptance trials. Country: Unknown
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A port beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG-54) underway in heavy seas during a seapower demonstration for military officials from the People's Republic of China visiting aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68). Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)
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Archive photo of M Fregat HMS van Nes from the Royal Navy. WFA / AVDKM Note: The description with this photo is the original description by the photographer. At a later stage this description will be revised if necessary.
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An aerial starboard side view of the guided missile destroyer USS RAMAGE (DDG-61) being assisted toward the dock by three civilian tugboats. The RAMAGE, along with other units of the Sixth Fleet, is returning from a Mediterranean deployment. Base: Hampton Roadstead State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A starboard bow view of the French navy's Commandant Riviere class frigate BALNY (F-729) underway. Country: Unknown
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A starboard bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS DEFENDER (MCM 2) underway. Country: Unknown
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A port bow view of the destroyer USS FIFE (DD-991) moored to the pier. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN)
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040702-N-4304S-011. Complete Scene Caption: Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) ships Iroquois Class Destroyer Her Majestys Canadian Ship (HMCS) ALGONQUIN (DDG 283) (left) and Halifax Class Frigate HMCS REGINA (FFH 334), sit pier side at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. The ships are participating in this year's Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2004 exercise. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. RIMPAC enhances the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2004 Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-85-10739. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The predator class frigate hr.ms. Wolf (ex-US PCE 1607, 1954-1984)
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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 9, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and the French navy destroyer FS Chevalier Paul (D621) transit the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.
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A bow view of the guided missile frigate ANTRIM (FFG-20) as Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation conducts sea trials. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A port bow view of the guided missile crusiers USS BIDDLE (CG-34) and USS HARRY E. YARNELL (CG-17) moored together at the destroyer and submarine piers. Both ships have had their radar antennas removed prior to their upcoming decommissioning. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A bow view of the guided missile frigate BOONE (FFG-28) as Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation conducts sea trials. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The crew of the guided missile destroyer USS DAHLGREN (DDG-43) mans the rails as the ship arrives for a port visit during Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American countries. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Country: Unknown
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Dock workers stand beside the British frigate HMS CHATHAM (F-87) following the vessel's arrival in Mina Salman. The CHATHAM is stationed in the region as part of a coalition enforcing United Nations sanctions against Iraq during Operation Southern Watch. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Country: Bahrain (BHR)
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A port quarter view of the frigate USS BADGER (FF-1071) underway. Country: Unknown
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DN-ST-89-00645. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Port quarter view of the Republic of Korea destroyer ROK ULCHIMOON DUCK (DD 972) clearing the channel from Pearl Harbor en route to take part in Operation RIMPAC 2000. Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC 2000 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-SC-04-09151. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A bow view of the guided missile destroyer ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51) underway off the coast of New England prior to it commissioning. Base: USS Arleigh Burke Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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An aerial starboard bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS FORTIFY (MSO-446) underway. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A starboard beam view of the ocean surveillance ship USNS PREVAIL (T-AGOS-8) underway. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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A view of sonar gear on the fantail of the USNS GLOVER (AGFF 1) as the ship is tied up at pier 17. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut(CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A port bow view of the guided missile destroyer USS HENRY B. WILSON (DDG 7) underway. Country: Unknown
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A starboard bow view of the Soviet Slava class guided missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov entering port for a goodwill visit. Base: Mayport State: Florida(FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-85-10738. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A harbor tug maneuvers the frigate USS AYLWIN (FF 1081) as the vessel arrives in port during Unitas XXXII, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American nations. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXII Base: Valparaiso Country: Chile(CHL)
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A port beam view of the guided missile destroyer USS PARSONS (DDG-33) underway as part of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) battle group. Country: Indian Ocean (IOC)
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A port bow view of the Canadian St. Laurent class frigate HMCS FRASER (233) underway during exercise Distant Drum.. Subject Operation/Series: DISTANT DRUM Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)
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U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Feb. 9, 2013) The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and the French destroyer FS Chevalier Paul (D621) underway. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.
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020826-N-0780F-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Souda Harbor State: Crete Country: Greece (GRC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kauffman FFG-42
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DN-SC-89-09439. Base: Unknown
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The patrol combatant missile hydrofoils USS AQUILA (PHM 4), front, and USS GEMINI (PHM 6), center, lie tied up in port with a third PHM. Base: Key West State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A port beam view of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) underway on patrol as part of a multinational force stationed in the region to safeguard shipping during the war between Iraq and Iran. Country: Gulf Of Oman
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BALTIC SEA (Aug 31, 2022) Landing Craft Unit 1662, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 2, sails in the Baltic Sea, Aug. 31, 2022. Gunston Hall, assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
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An aerial port quarter view of the of French landing ship dock FS OURAGAN (L-9021), its stern gate open for landing craft operations, at sea during the NATO Southern Region exercise DRAGON HAMMER '90. Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON HAMMER '90 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)
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With its crew manning the rails, the repair ship USS JASON (AR-8) arrives alongside the pier. The JASON has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 6th, 2022) - The Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) transits the South China Sea, July 6, 2022. Frank Cable is currently on patrol conducting expeditionary maintenance and logistics in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific in the 7th Fleet area of operations.
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Research Craft (RC) 1 sails in the Pacific Ocean during a mine countermeasure live fire trainingexercise off the coast of San Clemente Island, Aug. 25, 2022. The MCM live fire is realistic,relevant training that enables our joint, multi-domain forces to integrate and rehearse a criticalcapability and complex skillset.
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A Soviet Vytegrales-class support ship and a smaller vessel lie at anchor near U.S. forces operating in the gulf during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Strait Of Hormuz
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220617-N-OK195-0003 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 17, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) sail a rigid-hull inflatable boat alongside the Italian Navy destroyer ITS Caio Duilio (D 554), June 17, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security.
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DN-ST-89-10328. Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN)
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The GW frigate Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (1976-2001)
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A starboard bow view of the French frigate FS FS BALNY (F-749) and a tug assisting the ship into a berth at Naval Station, Pearl Harbor. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-SC-87-01409. Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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040710-N-6551H-092. Complete Scene Caption: The US Navy (USN) experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swift prepares to conduct a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the USN Mine Countermeasures Ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) during Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC (RIMPAC) 2004. The Swift is a wave-piercing aluminum-hulled catamaran that can move at speeds greater than 45 knots. With a draft allowing it to navigate in only 12 feet of water it can easily maneuver in and out of littoral environments. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the tactical proficiency of participating units in a wide array of combined operations at sea, while enhancing stability in the Pacific Rim region. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS JOSEPHUS DANIELS (CG-27) underway during Unitas XXXI, a combined exercise involving the naval forces of the United States and nine South American nations.. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXXI Country: Unknown
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A starboard quarter view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) during its transit across the Continental Divide at the Gaillard Cut. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)
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A starboard bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS FIDELITY (MSO 443) backing away from the pier after a week-long port visit to the Washington Navy Yard. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-85-05594. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-87-01008. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING 86 Base: North Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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The French underway replenishment tanker FS MARNE (A 630), the maintenance and repair ship FS JULES VERNE (A 620) and frigate FS COMANDANT DUCUING (F 795) anchored during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Djibouti(DJI)
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DN-SC-88-09214. Base: Hampton Roads State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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HMCS St. JOHN'S carries Queen Elizabeth II during the International Fleet Review in Halifax Harbour.
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An aerial port quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) being assisted by a large harbor tug. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)
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At the front of v.l.n.r. HR.MS supplies ship. Zuiderkruis (1975-2012) and the Indonesian frigate Kri Abdul Halim Perdanakusuma (EX-EVERTSEN, 1989) in March 1990. The Indonesian frigate is provided by the Zuiderkruis van Oil. Two S-Freges (1978-2003) sail in the background.
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The Chinese Luhu Class Destroyer, HARIBING (DDG 112), moored at Naval Station North Island, displays its ships colors and Friendship Lights while conducting a historical port visit to the San Diego area. This marks the first time Chinese warships have crossed the Pacific and visited the Continental United States. The destroyer HARIBING, Luda II Class Destroyer, ZHUHAI (DDG 166), and a supply ship, the Fusu Class, NANYUN (AOR/AK 953), (ZHUHAI and NANYUN not shown) stopped at Naval Station, North Island, San Diego, California. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A view of four ships of the battle group gathered for the NATO exercise Display Determination '91. The ships are, from foreground to background: the Spanish aircraft carrier PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS (R-11), the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1), the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV-59) and the British light aircraft carrier HMS INVINCIBLE (R-05). Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '91 Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED)
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DN-SC-89-02499. Country: Unknown