Abu Dhabi, UAE – EDGE entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), the regional leader in the design, build, maintenance, repair, refit, and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, announced that it has been awarded an AED 175 million contract to build its 120 Fast Inshore Platform (FIP) and 160 Inshore Tactical Engagement Platform (ITEP) for the Critical Infrastructure & Coastal Protection Authority (CICPA). Announced at the Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX 2023) which is held alongside International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2023), the deal marks the first local order of the company’s UAE-made vessels which are expertly-designed for both near shore rescue and extended search and rescue (SAR) missions.

David Massey, CEO of ADSB said: “Having worked closely with CICPA to design the tactical and sophisticated vessels they need to carry out their critical duties, we are delighted to see our relationship with them strengthen and expand, and we express our gratitude for their unwavering trust in our solutions. ADSB is making impressive strides in designing and building world-class vessels, and the signing of this deal reinforces our commitment to teaming up with our clients for the long term to ensure we meet their operational needs.”

Designed and built by ADSB in the UAE, the 120 FIP and 160 ITEP vessels deliver power and performance for high-speed pursuit, fast interception, and a diverse range of general patrol missions.

Attendees of NAVDEX can visit EDGE at stand B-022 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) until 24 February, 2023.

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About EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE’s EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive. With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 20 entities into four core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Electronic Warfare & Cyber Technologies, and Trading & Mission Support.

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