ADSB Launches First Vessel in Prestigious FALAJ 3 Programme

The launch of the first vessel represents a key milestone in fulfilling the AED 3.5 billion contract with the Ministry of Defence

Abu Dhabi, UAE. EDGE Group entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), the regional leader in the design, construction, repair, maintenance, refit, and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of the first FALAJ 3 class vessel during a ceremony held at the ADSB shipyard. This launch marks a pivotal phase in fulfilling the contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD), paving the way for an advanced fleet of vessels designed to enhance national defence capabilities.

Under the patronage of Rear Admiral Pilot Staff Major General Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, the ceremony brought together dignitaries, military officials, and senior EDGE and ADSB leadership to commemorate the vessel’s debut.

ads

David Massey, CEO of ADSB, said: “The launch of the first FALAJ3 vessel reinforces ADSB’s expertise in shipbuilding and represents a major step forward in delivering cutting-edge, highly sophisticated vessels equipped with the latest mission systems and advanced armament. This addition to ADSB’s capabilities and extensive product portfolio underscores our commitment to supporting the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Defence. As we deepen this partnership, we remain focused on driving innovation and excellence to meet the evolving needs of the nation’s defence landscape.”

raksha-anirveda-icon

Raksha Anirveda's editorial desk team brings in the collective experience of creative professionals - a fine mix of senior copy editors, writers, proofreaders and designers. Working as a team, they continuously create, manage, and curate content to sustain the magazine's profile and reputation in line with market trends and achieve magazine's goal.

More like this

The US-Iran Elusive Peace Deal

The talks termed as ‘Islamabad Talks’, lasted a full...

NAVANTIA to Provide Life-cycle Support for the Turkish Navy Amphibious Ship Anadolu

Ankara / Madrid. Navantia and the Turkish Naval Shipyards General...

Beyond the Battlefield

Today, global aviation and travel ecosystems are far more...

ZUPPA Delivers Over 500 STQC Certified Cyber Secure Drones to Indian Army

Chennai: ZUPPA Geo Navigation Technologies, a Chennai-based leader in drone...

Rafael Upgrades Iron Dome to Make it More Versatile and Effective Against Threats

Tel Aviv: The upgrades made by Israeli company Rafael...

Israel Plans to Develop Ground-launched Long-range Ballistic Missile, Israeli MoD to Decide Soon

Tel Aviv: The Israeli Ministry of Defence is close...

After Islamabad Talks: Will Restraint or Escalation Become the Strategy?

The Islamabad talks did not collapse in any dramatic...
Indian Navy Special Edition 2025spot_img