Euronaval 2024: ADSB and SIATT to Equip RABDAN FA-400 with MANSUP SSM Launcher

Euronaval 2024: ADSB and SIATT to Equip RABDAN FA-400 with MANSUP SSM Launcher
EDGE Groupโ€™s naval arm, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), signed the agreement with SIATT on the sidelines of Euronaval 2024 in Paris (ADSB image)
EDGE Group's entity, ADSB, has entered into a strategic agreement with Brazilian company SIATT (in which EDGE holds a 50% stake) to integrate the MANSUP Surface-to-Surface Missile (SSM) launcher onto RABDAN FA-400 Fast Attack vessel.
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ADSB press release

The agreement formalises the integration of the advanced MANSUP Surface-to-Surface Missile (SSM) launcher onto ADSBโ€™s RABDAN FA-400 Fast Attack vessel, equipping it with a highly precise, long-range missile system tailored for modern naval combat.

The agreement was signed by David Massey, CEO of ADSB, and Paulo Salvador, Commercial Director of SIATT, at EURONAVAL 2024 in Paris, being held until 8 November.

โ€œOur 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 SIATTโ€™s advanced MANSUP missile launcher, we are enhancing the vesselโ€™s strike capability, delivering a sophisticated and resilient platform tailored to meet the evolving demands of modern defence.โ€

David Massey, CEO of ADSB

ADSB to Integrate MANSUP Anti-Ship Missile on Fast Attack Vessel
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โ€œThis collaboration marks a pivotal expansion for SIATT into the UAEโ€™s growing defence sector. Partnering with ADSB allows us to bring SIATTโ€™s advanced missile systems to a UAE-built vessel, reinforcing our commitment to contributing to the UAEโ€™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 SIATTโ€™s international expansion.โ€

Paulo Salvador, Commercial Director of SIATT

The RABDAN FA-400, equipped with the MANSUP missile system, will be showcased at Naval Defence Exhibition & Conference (NAVDEX), which will be held in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 17-21 February 2025.

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