H.H. Sheikh Hamdan commissions UAE Navy vessel

The UAE Navy will be adding a state-of-the-art military vessel to its fleet, commissioned by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.

Posting on X Sheikh Hamdan said, "As part of the Ministry of Defence’s ongoing efforts to enhance the nation’s naval capabilities, I have commissioned the Al Emarat Corvette (P111), a state-of-the-art naval vessel designed to the highest international military specifications, marking a notable addition to the UAE Navy.

"The vessel reflects the Navy’s commitment to strengthening its defence operations and securing the nation’s waters. I also commend all national efforts that contributed to its design and development and remain committed to investing in cutting-edge military technologies."

At the ceremony marking the official induction of the vessel into the naval fleet Sheikh Hamdan emphasised that the launch of the advanced warship reflects the UAE Navy's commitment to enhancing its defensive capabilities and strengthening its ability to protect the nation and its strategic interests.

في إضافة نوعية للقوات البحرية الإماراتية، دشّنا زورق كورفيت الإمارات P111 في إطار جهود وزارة الدفاع المتواصلة لتعزيز القدرات الإماراتية، وتم تصميم الزورق وفق أحدث معايير التكنولوجيا العسكرية العالمية بما يعكس التزام القوات البحرية بتطوير قدراتها الدفاعية وتأمين سواحل ومياه الدولة… pic.twitter.com/qvpyEPWTHB

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Sheikh Hamdan also commended national cadres who played critical roles in the design and development of the new warship. He emphasised that investing in cutting-edge military technologies strengthens the UAE's defence sector, helping it compete globally and enhancing the Armed Forces' capability to perform their tasks with optimal efficiency at all times.

The new warship boasts innovative panoramic sensors and an advanced security intelligence unit designed for seamless data collection and processing. Cutting-edge sensor systems, including radars, electro-optical devices, an electronic warfare suite, and communication antennas, besides specialised weather systems lend it an added edge in terms of operational readiness and efficiency.

Sheikh Hamdan emphasised the importance of sustained efforts to promote innovation and develop national expertise across various defence sectors to ensure that the Armed Forces are always fully ready and capable of responding decisively to any future challenges.