UAE Navy Welcomes Cutting-Edge Gowind Corvette from Naval Group
The transfer ceremony for the Gowind® corvette Al Emarat, commissioned by the United Arab Emirates from Naval Group, took place on 27th June 2024 in Lorient, attended by an official delegation from the UAE Navy, led by the Deputy Commander of the UAE Navy, Brigadier Abdulla Al Mehairbi.
Al Emarat is the second Gowind® corvette acquired by the UAE from Naval Group in 2019. Built in Lorient and launched in May 2022, it began its sea trials in October 2023, coinciding with the delivery of the first corvette, Bani Yas.
The crew of Al Emarat will continue their operational training in France, provided as part of the support solutions offered by Naval Group. The vessel is scheduled to sail to the UAE under the Emirati flag in July, with an expected arrival in Abu Dhabi in August.
“I am honored to be here with you on this extraordinary occasion for Naval Group as we officially present the second Gowind Al Emarat to the UAE Navy. Naval Group has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the success of the Bani Yas program, working closely alongside the UAE Navy, and we are delighted today to host our Emirati guests for the flag handover ceremony of the Al Emarat corvette.”
Olivier de la Bourdonnaye, Naval Group Executive Vice-President, Surface Ships
The UAE Navy now boasts operational surface combatants, equipped with advanced technologies tailored to their precise needs, thanks to the modular design of the Gowind® series.
The Gowind® corvettes for the UAE Navy were constructed at Naval Group’s Lorient shipyard, incorporating systems produced locally by UAE industries. Naval Group is intensifying its collaboration with the United Arab Emirates Navy to effectively address future challenges. The Group is also enhancing its partnership with regional industries to ensure optimal support for the maintenance of these two Gowind® corvettes in the UAE. This initiative exemplifies our commitment to delivering advanced systems to the UAE Navy and establishing a durable presence for Naval Group in the country, particularly through industrial cooperation with local partners.
Gowind® corvettes: versatile combat vessels designed for maritime supremacy
The Gowind® corvette is a significant accomplishment with 11 units already chosen by various navies. It presents a multitude of capabilities and is designed to perform the full range of naval defense and maritime security missions with maximum effectiveness. Versatile by nature, it includes functionalities across all warfare domains, meticulously integrated from the engineering phase.
Robust, elegantly designed, and crafted for prolonged voyages, the Gowind® corvette has successfully completed extensive sea trials, demonstrating its durability and stealth. With a Combat Management System developed by Naval Group and innovative structural solutions, it integrates cutting-edge sensors and weaponry. Specifically, Gowind® offers:
- Outstanding performance in all combat environments, enhanced by the SETIS combat system and an innovative modular integrated mast (PSIM);
- Automated systems designed for user-friendliness by a streamlined crew;
- Deployable assets (heavy helicopters, UAVs, RHIBs) to boost the vessel’s combat effectiveness;
- Flexibility to meet customer specifications and include advanced innovations.
- Total length: 102 m
- Total width: 16 m
- Displacement: 2,800 t
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