EDGE, holding a 50% stake in SIATT, announced that this partnership will enable the integration of the MANSUP Surface-to-Surface Missile (SSM) launcher onto ADSB’s RABDAN FA-400 Fast Attack vessel. This advanced missile system will provide the RABDAN FA-400 with high precision and long-range strike capabilities, enhancing its adaptability for modern naval combat.
The agreement was formalised by David Massey, CEO of ADSB, and Paulo Salvador, SIATT’s Commercial Director, at EURONAVAL 2024 in Paris, which concludes on 8 November.
David Massey, CEO of ADSB, expressed pride in the UAE’s growing capabilities, stating: “Our newly launched RABDAN FA-400, which is being constructed entirely in the UAE, stands as a powerful example of our commitment to high-performance, sovereign naval solutions and exemplifies the impactful synergy within EDGE companies. By integrating SIATT’s advanced MANSUP missile launcher, we are enhancing the vessel’s strike capability, delivering a sophisticated and resilient platform tailored to meet the evolving demands of modern defence.”
Paulo Salvador, Commercial Director of SIATT, described the collaboration as a significant step for SIATT in the UAE’s expanding defence sector. He noted: “This collaboration marks a pivotal expansion for SIATT into the UAE’s growing defence sector. Partnering with ADSB allows us to bring SIATT’s advanced missile systems to a UAE-built vessel, reinforcing our commitment to contributing to the UAE’s defence ecosystem. This alliance underscores the value we place on forging strong partnerships in the region, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions tailored for the strategic needs of our partners and the UAE market, and marks an important milestone towards SIATT’s international expansion.”
Source: EDGE Group.
