''Aconit'' is a general purpose

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frigate of the

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corvette .

Service history

She took part in the

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. Based in

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, the frigate was reported active in the Mediterranean as of 2021, taking part in the Mare Aperto exercises with the Italian Navy in October. In September 2022, the frigate deployed to the Indian Ocean participating in exercises with the

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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

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and the

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. ''Aconit'' is scheduled to complete a life extension upgrade by 2023 and to remain in service until 2034.

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