The U.S. Navy does
The U.S. Navy does not operate a corvette class, but the biggest U.S. corvette is the Badr class, which was built in the country for the Royal Saudi Navy in the 1970s and 80s.
The closest equivalents to a corvette in the U.S. Navy are the Cyclone-Class Patrol Coastal Ships and the Littoral Combat Ship Classes, however, they do not fit the definition and role of a corvette.
Modern naval corvettes usually displace 500 to 2000 tonnes and are equipped with missiles, torpedoes, machine guns, and other advanced systems for coastal patrols, anti-submarine warfare, and anti-aircraft warfare. They are small and fast and can also aid large fleets when required.
Coming to the Badr-class Corvette, it can be seen as an example of what a U.S. Navy corvette could be.
The Badr-class displaces just over 1000 tonnes and is well-armed. It was built by Tacoma Boatbuilding in Washington state and consists of 4 ships: Badr, Al Yarmook, Hitteen, and Tabuk.
These ships were delivered
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