UAE Navy Receives Next-Gen Gowind Corvette from Naval Group
The handover ceremony of the Gowind® corvette Al Emarat, commissioned by the United Arab Emirates to Naval Group, occurred on 27th June 2024 in Lorient, attended by an official delegation from the UAE Navy, headed by the Deputy Commander of the UAE Navy, Brigadier Abdulla Al Mehairbi.
Al Emarat is the second Gowind® corvette procured by the UAE from Naval Group in 2019. Constructed in Lorient and launched in May 2022, she commenced her sea trials in October 2023, coinciding with the delivery of the first corvette, Bani Yas.
The Al Emarat crew will carry on in France with their operational ship training provided as part of the service solutions extended by Naval Group. The vessel will set sail to the UAE under the Emirati flag in July, with a projected arrival in Abu Dhabi in August.
“I am deeply privileged to be with you on this remarkable day for Naval Group as we present the second Gowind Al Emarat to the UAE Navy. Naval Group has shown its steadfast dedication to the success of the Bani Yas initiative, in close collaboration with the UAE Navy, and we are thrilled today to host our Emirati guests for the flag transfer ceremony of the Al Emarat corvette.”
Olivier de la Bourdonnaye, Naval Group Executive Vice-President, Surface Ships
The UAE Navy now possesses sea-tested surface combatants, featuring the latest technologies tailored to their specific requirements, thanks to the modular architecture of the Gowind® series.
The Gowind® corvettes for the UAE Navy were constructed at Naval Group’s Lorient shipyard, integrating equipment produced locally by UAE industries. Naval Group is enhancing its collaboration with the United Arab Emirates Navy to effectively tackle future challenges. The Group is also fostering its alliance with regional industry to provide optimal support for the maintenance of these two Gowind® corvettes in the UAE. This initiative symbolizes our resolve to deliver cutting-edge systems to the UAE Navy and our commitment to establishing a long-term presence for Naval Group in the nation, particularly through industrial cooperation with our local partners.
Gowind® corvettes, versatile combat vessels crafted for naval dominance
The Gowind® corvette is a significant achievement with 11 units already selected by various navies. It offers a range of capabilities and is engineered to execute the complete spectrum of naval defense and maritime security operations at peak efficiency. Multi-role by design, it encompasses functionalities across all warfare domains, meticulously integrated from the outset of the engineering process.
Durable, well-furnished, and designed for long voyages, the Gowind® corvette has undergone extensive sea trials, proving its resilience and stealth. With a Combat Management System devised by Naval Group and innovative structural solutions, it incorporates state-of-the-art sensors and armaments. More specifically, Gowind® delivers:
- Exceptional performance across all combat arenas, consolidated by the SETIS combat system and an inventive modular integrated mast (PSIM);
- Automated systems designed for ease of use by a streamlined crew;
- Deployable assets (heavy helicopters, UAVs, RHIBs) to enhance the vessel’s combat proficiency;
- Flexibility to adapt to customer requirements and incorporate cutting-edge innovations.
- Total length: 102 m
- Total width: 16 m
- Displacement: 2,800 t
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