Considered a genuine strategic asset, the naval use of drones and autonomous systems is increasingly sought after by navies for their intelligence, surveillance or seabed control missions. Due to the complexity of combat systems and the multiplicity of sensors and interfaces, the operation and integration of unmanned vehicles require specific expertise that Naval Group developed thanks to more than 15 years of R&D and innovation as well as feedback and partnerships with equipment manufacturers and our customer navies.
Naval Group, long-time partner of the UAE and the UAE Navy
Naval Group has a strong commitment in the UAE where it is established since 2010 with the objective of developing sustainable, long-term partnerships which contribute to national sovereignty.
Naval Group already has a successful experience with the UAE Navy for the design and construction of 2 Gowind corvettes ordered in 2019 and equipped with Naval Group’s MU 90 light-weight torpedo, ordered by the UAE Navy in 2022. The first corvette was delivered on 21 October 2023 in Lorient. The second corvette was launched on 13 May 2022 and is completing her sea trials in order to be delivered in 2024. As a turnkey solution provider, Naval Group is also training the UAE Naval Forces’ crew in France. This preparation will continue in UAE with team-building and practice on operational scenarii in every warfare domain.
The company wishes to reinforce its partnership with the UAE naval defense ecosystem and its participation in naval defense projects launched by the UAE Navy. Naval Group has a consistent and promising roadmap of industrial subjects to be implemented with various industrial partners in Abu Dhabi, proposing an ambitious focus on high added value transfers of technology and common R&D programs with UAE players.
