HMS Gurkha (F122) was a Tribal-class frigate of the Royal Navy that served during the Cold War era. The ship was named after the Gurkhas, renowned Nepalese soldiers who have served in the British Army. Commissioned in 1962, HMS Gurkha underwent various modernizations and upgrades throughout its service life, including the addition of missile systems and improved radar capabilities. The frigate participated in numerous operations, exercises, and patrols, including deployments to the Mediterranean and the Far East. HMS Gurkha was involved in anti-submarine warfare and played a key role in protecting convoys during the Falklands War in 1982. The ship's service came to an end in 1984 when it was decommissioned and subsequently sold to Pakistan, where it was renamed PNS Khaibar. HMS Gurkha's legacy as a versatile and capable warship highlights the importance of naval power during the latter half of the 20th century.

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