A strike frigate is a type of frigate fielded by various military forces in the galaxy. The Romulan Star Navy utilised strike frigates to fill various and sundry military missions. Starfleet did not have an equivalent classification in service. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 5: Starships of the Romulan Star Empire) The Cardassian Guard's strike frigates were their top of the line frigates. They were more heavily armed then the standard heavy frigate yet they had superior speed and manoeuvrability. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 2: Starships of the Cardassian Union)