French FREMM Frigate “Bretagne” Makes Port Call in Kota Kinabalu
As part of its long-range deployment from April to October this year, the French Navy’s Aquitaine-class FREMM frigate “Bretagne” (D655) made a port visit to Kota Kinabalu.
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As part of its long-range deployment from April to October this year, the French Navy’s Aquitaine-class FREMM frigate “Bretagne” (D655) made a port visit to Kota Kinabalu.
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