Thursday, February 21, 2013

ADSB, YahSat enter satellite systems deal for project Baynunah

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (YahSat) and Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) have won a deal to install satellite communications systems to the whole fleet of UAE navy Baynunah class corvettes.

Under the agreement, YahSat and communications company Rohde & Schwarz will provide the equipment that prime contractor ADSB will install to the fleet. Maenwhile, CMN and SELEX will be in charge of any additional project technical support.

ADSB will take care of modifying the vessel and installing the satellite communication systems equipment. At the moment, the company is spearheading the region’s biggest naval shipbuilding program to build six Baynunah Class Corvettes for the United Arab Emirates Navy. As part of ADSB’s on-going business expansion program, it has added a new modern composite facility.

In a statement, ADSB CEO Ian Pike said: “ We are delighted to expand our work for the UAE Navy in relation to the fleet of Baynunah Class corvettes. This contract demonstrates synergies that exist between the defense-related companies in the wider Mubadala group of companies and the mutual benefits they create for our customers.”

YahSat supplies multipurpose satellite solutions for commercial and government purposes for broadband, broadcast, military and communications use in the Middle East, Africa, Central and South West Asia.

"Network security and uninterrupted service are constant concerns for maritime customers - our solution is designed to provide connectivity and real-time data to meet their needs,” Tareq Al Hosani, YahSat CEO Tareq Al Hosani said. “We look forward to working closely with our partners at ADSB to provide the UAE Navy with a truly complementary service."

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