Insights from Heléne Bittmann: Shaping the Future with Make It In The Emirates 2025

Heléne Bittmann, Managing Director of Saab in the UAE:

“Saab is delighted to be involved in Make it in the Emirates 2025, showcasing the extraordinary advancements we’ve accomplished in partnership with Tawazun Council in nurturing Emirati sophisticated defence capabilities within the UAE.

Our Coast Control Radar, created locally in synergy with Tawazun Council, is featured prominently at the event, epitomizing our dedication to innovation and new-age localisation. This state-of-the-art AESA radar solution, engineered in Abu Dhabi for versatile applications, provides military-grade technology with software-defined functionalities that facilitate ongoing improvements and adjustments to the shifting coastal security requirements. From its sleek, modular architecture that integrates effortlessly with current infrastructures to its cutting-edge signal processing capabilities, the Coast Control Radar embodies the inventive spirit that the Make it in the Emirates initiative aspires to nurture.

We perceive our involvement not only as a chance to present our revolutionary technology but also as a tribute to our collaboration with Tawazun Council, which continually strengthens the UAE’s status as a worldwide center for defence manufacturing excellence.”