Courbet (F 712)

The "Courbet" is a second-line multi-mission stealth frigate of the French "Marine Nationale". She is the third French vessel named after the 19th century admiral Amédée Courbet.

The "Courbet" took part in Opération Baliste. On 3rd of October 2006, an Israeli fighter penetrated her convert|2|nmi|km|0|sing=on defence perimeter without responding radio calls, triggering a diplomatic incident. Israel apologised after official protests from the French government [http://www.lemonde.fr/web/article/0,1-0%402-3218,36-828946%4051-759824,0.html] . Throughout September the ship was involved in anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia, helping to recapture a yacht taken by pirates on September 2nd.

See also

* French ship "Courbet" for eponymous ships

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