“UAE Navy Welcomes Cutting-Edge Corvette to Its Expanding Fleet”
His Highness Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, presided over the official handover ceremony of the innovative corvette “Emirates” at Zayed Port located within the Abu Dhabi Naval Base.
This advanced vessel represents a significant leap in the UAE’s naval expertise.
The occasion was honored by senior naval officials and strategic partners who played a crucial role in the incorporation of cutting-edge defense mechanisms, communication solutions, and unmanned technologies into the corvette. These advancements align with the Ministry of Defense’s strategic roadmap aimed at modernizing the armed services and enhancing the operational effectiveness of the UAE Naval Forces.
According to a proclamation from the Ministry of Defense on X, the event saw the presence of His Highness Sheikh Saeed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the UAE Naval Forces, alongside high-ranking naval officials and key collaborators.
The attendees highlighted the pivotal contribution of these partners in equipping the corvette with advanced technologies that enhance its defensive, communication, and unmanned functions. These upgrades are a part of the Ministry of Defense’s ongoing endeavor to modernize military assets and amplify the operational capacity of the UAE Naval Forces.
