ABU DHABI, UAE: Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has signed its largest defence export contract to date, to deliver three BR71 MKII 71-meter corvettes, along with a number of its UAE designed tactical interceptor and patrol boats, UAVs, and integrated logistical support and training, to the Angolan Navy.
The BR71 MKII corvette, a version of the CMN-designed Baynunah corvettes previously delivered to the UAE Navy by ADSB, is a highly sophisticated vessel fitted with advanced mission systems including 3D radar, electronic warfare suite, secure communications, 76mm main gun, and surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missile systems.
The total contract value is EUR 1 Billion (AED 3.94 Billion). The contract will become effective when certain conditions precedent is satisfied.
Khalid Al Breiki, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Ship Building and President of EDGE Platforms & Systems Cluster said: “Signing a EUR 1 Billion export deal represents a momentous achievement for EDGE as well as ADSB. This demonstrates our strategic approach and steadfast commitment to increasing national exports in line with the UAE Leadership’s directive.”
David Massey, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ship Building said: “At ADSB, we feel a tremendous sense of pride in signing ADSB’s largest export deal to date. The BR71 MKII corvette is a highly advanced vessel capable of performing multiple missions to secure Angola’s 1600 km coastline. We look forward to fulfilling the Angolan Navy’s operational requirements and strengthening their naval capabilities while expanding ADSB’s export order book.”