France's overseas commitments provide the setting for a comparison of presence ships. Light frigates can hold positions where a national presence is required. The FDI is interpreted as a tripwire with enough capability for self-defence and task-group work. An opponent must consider the response of France as well as whether it could defeat that individual ship.
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French frigates as a visible commitment to intervene
The FDI is interpreted as a tripwire whose presence carries the backing of the state it represents.