Jean de Vienne was one of seven F70 type guided-missile frigate built for the French Marine Nationale during the 1980s. Completed in 1984, she served during the Cold War. Her complement was 20% female.
In 2001, Jean de Vienne was part of the task force deployed to the Indian Ocean as part of Opération Héraklès, the initial French contribution to the War in Afghanistan. While deployed there, she was part of the escort for the aircraft carrier .
In 2011, the ship deployed as part of Opération Harmattan, the French contribution to NATO's involvement in the military intervention in Libya.
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- Jean de Vienne at the French navy website