Yeah :mad:
In case any of you are interested in the original article: https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2021/04/russian-ak-12-assault-rifles-in-service.html
Apparently they are!
''Two Karel Doorman class are offered to the HN directly from the Netherlands Government''
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2021/03/damen-details-dutch-frigates-proposal-for-hellenic-navy/
That depends on a whole range of factors. But realistically speaking probably not more than a few years (Jean Bart and Latouche Tréville). The Dutch M-class could probably operate for at least another five to ten years.
The issue with operating the French ships for such a short period is that...