MADE IN UAE

[Philip the Arab]

Mini submarines to be built in capital
The UAE is taking to ship building like a duck to water with the Emirates preparing to build mini submarines and patrol boats.

February 23, 2011

Mini submarines and patrol boats are to be made in the UAE as the newly established Etihad Ship Building, based in Abu Dhabi, targets a burgeoning Middle East naval market.

The company was formed in September as a joint venture between Fincantieri of Italy and the local firms Melara Middle East and Al Fattan Ship Industry.

Al Fattan already has a facility at Al Sadr Port in Taweelah, near the Dubai border. In addition to building vessels, Etihad Ship Building will offer maintenance and retrofitting services to navies in the region.

The joint venture reflects the Government's increased focus on its offsets system, which directs foreign defence suppliers to contribute to the UAE, particularly in transferring technology into the local economy. Fincantieri entered into the partnership after receiving a contract to provide the UAE Navy with an anti-submarine warfare vessel and stealth patrol vessels.

The Italian company has shipyards in Italy, Germany and the US, and has produced naval vessels for Italy, India, Malta, Iraq, the UAE and the US.

Etihad Ship Building, which is an exhibitor at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex) in Abu Dhabi this week, is the third major shipbuilder in Abu Dhabi set up to cater to demand in the region for naval vessels and luxury yachts. The other companies are Abu Dhabi Ship Building, which has a contract worth more than US$1 billion (Dh3.67bn) to build six corvettes for the UAE Navy, and Abu Dhabi Mar, which builds yachts and is also expected to build naval vessels.

The Etihad Ship Building joint venture "offers us significant business potential … not only in the military but also in the civilian sector," said Giuseppe Bono, the managing director of Fincantieri.

Angelo Fusco, Director Customer Relationship and Production Process told delegates at an Abu Dhabi conference last week that Etihad Ship Building would produce "midget submarines".


The company's mini submarines, which Mr Fusco said would be 28.5 metres long, would not be the first produced in the Emirates. The Bin Jabr Group, a family-owned business with a defence division, has produced submersibles for the UAE Special Forces.

Etihad Ship Building's mission was "to establish a fully capable local shipyard with all related processes like design, engineering, construction, outfitting, project management, test trials, maintenance and repair," Mr Fusco said. Fincantieri would transfer its methodology in these fields to the new company, he said.

The joint venture aims to generate profit that will satisfy Fincantieri's offsets requirements stemming from its contracts for the anti-submarine warfare and stealth vessels. The new company should also position Fincantieri to be the prime contractor in the sale and production of other ships to the UAE Navy, Mr Bono said at the Abu Dhabi International Offset Conference in the capital last week.

The UAE Offset Program Bureau introduced a policy last year representing its most dramatic changes in 18 years. The rules allow defence companies to receive credits for transferring technology and for training and hiring UAE nationals, and requires the firms to set up profitable joint ventures in the country.

Etihad Ship Building will also produce patrol vessels at Al Fattan shipyard in Taweelah after an upgrade there, Mr Fusco said.
Al Fattan's output is to include aluminium boats for coastal patrol and offshore protection.
Fincantieri will train Etihad Ship Building staff, with on-the-job training following at the joint ventures's shipyard at Al Sadr Port.
https://www.thenational.ae/business/mini-submarines-to-be-built-in-capital-1.597068

S-300CC Class Midget Submarine

Designed in conjunction with Italian submarine builder Fincantieri, the S-300 design was introduced in 1989 and was reportedly aimed at South East Asian countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Unlike the other GST types this used a more conventional tubular shape with verticle bow similar to the Sauro Class SSK then in service with the Italian Navy.

Specification
Length: 33.15 meters
Beam: 3.65 meter
Displacement: 260 tons surfaced, 300 tons submerged
Speed: Maximum 16 kt submerged
Operating depth: 300 meters
Endurance : 1400 nautical miles submerged at 6kt(AIP)
Armament: 4 x 450mm (17.7") lightweight torpedoes.
Crew: 12 plus 8 combat swimmers

MS-200 Class Midget Submarine

A Fincantieri design from the 1990s, the MS-200 was an evolution of the S-300CC design.

Specification
Length: 28 meters
Beam: TBC
Displacement: 250 tons submerged
Speed: Maximum TBC
Operating depth: TBC
Endurance : TBC
Armament: TBC
Crew: TBC


*"The S 300 CC, which was a minisub centered on the concept of closed cycle diesel propulsion with toroidal gas store in the circumference of the hull, hence the "CC" designation. Apparently this form of AIP propulsion was a joint venture with Maritalia, although that company offered its own line of GST minisubs."

Are these mini subs any better than Iranian ones? I honestly think they should also get bigger ones after maybe getting knowledge about manufacturing midget ones at maybe 2-3 tons.

 

[The SC]

Are these mini subs any better than Iranian ones? I honestly think they should also get bigger ones after maybe getting knowledge about manufacturing midget ones at maybe 2-3 tons.

You should read the full article.. these Italian-UAE subs are 28.5 tons and quite sophisticated..in fact they have their own AIP technology as well as Western technologies, so they are obviously better than the Iranian Gadir subs based on North Korean design.. Also the Italians have always been some of the best producers of midget subs since WW2..
The subs of 2-3 tos you are talking about are :

The FWS 1,2,3 and 4

The FWS-5 Barracuda Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV) is built by Emirates Marine Technology (EMT) based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Benefiting from significant financial investment plus technology and expertise sourced in Europe

And the final product is the FWS-5 Barracuda SDV

The final two-man design, the FWS-5 represents the mature produce. It is incredibly long for a two-man craft being the exact same length as the 6-man dry SDV UOES-3 Button 5.60 ( Cross-Ref, UOES-3 Button 5.60 ). The design incorporates a larger mission bay and a telescopic mast behind the second cockpit.

Specifications
Length: 9.3 meters
Diameter: 1.15 meter
Dry Weight: 3600 Kgs (empty)
Engine: 8 KW electrical
Batteries: Nickel / Cadmium Battery with two thousand cycles Stored energy, 40 kw/h
Onboard air supply (200 bar): 10 m3
Equipment: Sonar, Echo Sounder, GPSAutomatic Pilot, Navigation Aid, Joystick, Inertial Navigation System, Video Camera, Doppler Velocity Log
Speed: 5 kts (cruising), 6+ kts (max)
Range: 50nm at cruising speed
Stores: 560 liters payload bay with up to 450 kgs
Crew: 2

An extremely advanced wet sub design in service with UAE Navy. May be exported.
L - 9.3m, W - 1.15m



The crew are fully enclosed under sliding canopies, and are aided by Sonar, GPS etc. Batteries are stored in side pouches and the system is propelled by a single shrouded propeller.

The Class 6 and 8 versions are reported to have a diesel engine for surface running at up to 20kts, and a retractable periscope/sensor mast.

There are reports of this craft being exported to Taiwan.

Class 6 , class 8

The Class 6 and 8 versions are reported to have a diesel engine for surface running at up to 20kts, and a retractable periscope/sensor mast





http://covertshores.blogspot.ae/2010/07/small-navies-indigenous-infiltration.html

 

[Philip the Arab]

@SC Do you happen to know if UAE is going ahead with the Enigma for full production and will they be exporting the vehicle? I personally don't think that 100mm gun is that good especially cause the HE-FRAG on it only penetrates about 50mm armor and the ATGM is hard to load, a good ol' 105 mm gun would suffice for anti-tank warfare with a coax 30 mm and 7.62 but alas not my choice.

 

[The SC]

@SC Do you happen to know if UAE is going ahead with the Enigma for full production and will they be exporting the vehicle? I personally don't think that 100mm gun is that good especially cause the HE-FRAG on it only penetrates about 50mm armor and the ATGM is hard to load, a good ol' 105 mm gun would suffice for anti-tank warfare with a coax 30 mm and 7.62 but alas not my choice.

Still testing it and trying different turrets.. apparently it has performed well in tests..

 

[Philip the Arab]

Still testing it and trying different turrets.. apparently it has performed well in tests..

I just realized how good this good be for the UAE. Many versions could be made such as Anti-Tank,SPAAG,Artillery,Mobile gun system etc. The artillery version looks kind of bad though, if the turret was put inside the vehicle itself instead of hydraulically being pushed out as it seems to me, it would be much more protected in comparison to this version and much more mobile.

 

[The SC]

I just realized how good this good be for the UAE. Many versions could be made such as Anti-Tank,SPAAG,Artillery,Mobile gun system etc. The artillery version looks kind of bad though, if the turret was put inside the vehicle itself instead of hydraulically being pushed out as it seems to me, it would be much more protected in comparison to this version and much more mobile.

CAESAR 8x8 self-propelled artillery system​

 

[Philip the Arab]

CAESAR 8x8 self-propelled artillery system​

I realize they exist but think of how counter artillery would kill all those crew in the open with splinters compared to how closed howitzers such as the M109 can take the hits from reasonable spaces away such as like 30 meters or something like that.

 

[The SC]

I realize they exist but think of how counter artillery would kill all those crew in the open with splinters compared to how closed howitzers such as the M109 can take the hits from reasonable spaces away such as like 30 meters or something like that.

I understand that, the UAE and Egypt might be getting the South Korean K-9.. but those have different roles all together.. these are mobile self propelled howitzers on wheels, the shoot and change place rapidly.. the M109 and the K-9 can accompany troops on the battle field they are armoured and can sustain hits..

 

[The SC]

 

[The SC]

You should read the full article.. these Italian-UAE subs are 28.5 tons and quite sophisticated..in fact they have their own AIP technology as well as Western technologies, so they are obviously better than the Iranian Gadir subs based on North Korean design.. Also the Italians have always been some of the best producers of midget subs since WW2..
The subs of 2-3 tos you are talking about are :

The FWS 1,2,3 and 4

The FWS-5 Barracuda Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV) is built by Emirates Marine Technology (EMT) based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Benefiting from significant financial investment plus technology and expertise sourced in Europe

And the final product is the FWS-5 Barracuda SDV

The final two-man design, the FWS-5 represents the mature produce. It is incredibly long for a two-man craft being the exact same length as the 6-man dry SDV UOES-3 Button 5.60 ( Cross-Ref, UOES-3 Button 5.60 ). The design incorporates a larger mission bay and a telescopic mast behind the second cockpit.

Specifications
Length: 9.3 meters
Diameter: 1.15 meter
Dry Weight: 3600 Kgs (empty)
Engine: 8 KW electrical
Batteries: Nickel / Cadmium Battery with two thousand cycles Stored energy, 40 kw/h
Onboard air supply (200 bar): 10 m3
Equipment: Sonar, Echo Sounder, GPSAutomatic Pilot, Navigation Aid, Joystick, Inertial Navigation System, Video Camera, Doppler Velocity Log
Speed: 5 kts (cruising), 6+ kts (max)
Range: 50nm at cruising speed
Stores: 560 liters payload bay with up to 450 kgs
Crew: 2

An extremely advanced wet sub design in service with UAE Navy. May be exported.
L - 9.3m, W - 1.15m



The crew are fully enclosed under sliding canopies, and are aided by Sonar, GPS etc. Batteries are stored in side pouches and the system is propelled by a single shrouded propeller.

The Class 6 and 8 versions are reported to have a diesel engine for surface running at up to 20kts, and a retractable periscope/sensor mast.

There are reports of this craft being exported to Taiwan.

Class 6 , class 8

The Class 6 and 8 versions are reported to have a diesel engine for surface running at up to 20kts, and a retractable periscope/sensor mast





http://covertshores.blogspot.ae/2010/07/small-navies-indigenous-infiltration.html

28.5 m long..200 tons..this to correct the mistake of 28.5 tons in the top of the post..

 

[The SC]

28.5 m long..200 tons..this to correct the mistake of 28.5 tons in the top of the post..

 

[Philip the Arab]

A bit bigger than the Ghadir-class but I assume much, much more advanced. I do think Saudi Arabia and the UAE should purchase #1. midget submarines and larger submarines and #2. Submersible delivery teams like this one https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shallow_Water_Combat_Submersible it would help both of their special forces a lot in dealing with an enemy such as Iran in covert anti-ship missions as the above submersibles predecessor has been made for. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEAL_Delivery_Vehicle

 

[The SC]

A bit bigger than the Ghadir-class but I assume much, much more advanced. I do think Saudi Arabia and the UAE should purchase #1. midget submarines and larger submarines and #2. Submersible delivery teams like this one https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shallow_Water_Combat_Submersible it would help both of their special forces a lot in dealing with an enemy such as Iran in covert anti-ship missions as the above submersibles predecessor has been made for. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEAL_Delivery_Vehicle

They have both now ( not sure if the midget submarines are ready yet!).. look a few pages back..

 

[The SC]

ADCOM Systems unveiled the first fixed wing UAV for anti-submarine warfare at Dubai Airshow

At the Dubai Airshow 2013, which was held in November, UAE based company ADCOM Systems which specializes in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) unveiled its “NAVY UAV”. This new UAV project is designed specifically for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW). This makes it the world’s first fixed wing UAV project dedicated to ASW missions.

ADCOM's NAVY UAV is based on the existing United 40 Block 5
The Navy UAV is based on ADCOM’s existing UNITED 40 block 5, a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV. The Navy UAV has a wingspan of 17.53 meters and a length of 11.13 meters. Its payload capacity is 1050 kg (2315 lb). Its glider-like, high aspect ratio wings and dual engine set up allows for endurance in excess of 100 hours.

ADCOM's NAVY UAV would be the first fixed wing UAV dedicated to ASW missions
According to ADCOM, the Navy UAV would detect submarines through the use of sonobuoys. The ASW UAV is expected to carry a maximum of two torpedoes and would detect and attack submarines autonomously or with live control from an operator depending on the mission and flight plan.

http://www.navyrecognition.com/inde...-anti-submarine-warfare-at-dubai-airshow.html


Sonobuoys

This was confirmed by an official from Italy's Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei, who said that Adcom is developing a detachable wing for either the Whitehead A2445 or Fleshback torpedoes, both of which weigh about 300 kg. The wings will enable high-altitude attack and give the torpedo a range of about 50 km.
http://www.janes.com/article/30465/dubai-airshow-2013-adcom-unveils-global-yabhon-ucav

Whitehead A2445 torpedo

http://www.eurotorp.com/IMG/pdf/A244.pdf

Another Adcom star at Idex this year is the brand-new Yabhon NSR

”It is the first one in the world to hunt UAVs. It has an advanced auto-tracking system, being capable of image tracking and downloading video to the user, and also capable of automatic engage and destroy operation.”

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-arti...ebusiness_February287.xml&section=uaebusiness

Yabhon-H : High performance and efficient canard UAV, using the latest aerodynamic technology, a high aspect-ratio double delta wing with laminar airfoils optimised for efficient cruise. The Yabhon-H UAV has responsive ailerons, a good turbulence resistance, excellent "hands off" stability and docile stall. Climb is excellent even at a high angle of attack. Due to the small dimensions, it can be either used as tactical UAV, launched from shipboard or land with a small conventional launcher system and recovered by parachute.

The Yabhon-GRN 2 target -- Adcom Systems​

http://www.adcom-systems.com/ENG/Targets/YAHBON-GRN2/Overview.html

 

[The SC]

November 2013

The UAE is about to end development of a heavy HALE drone, which will compete with the U.S. Global Hawk

The Air Force of the United Arab Emirates will soon have a new shock drone - the largest of the Emirates writes the military publication Jane's

Global Yabhon was represented at the air show in Dubai. The apparatus is designed by the local military-industrial company ADCOM Systems. The creators of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) called it the rival to American RQ-4 Global Hawk made by Northrop Grumman.

The wingspan of the Global Yabhon is 26 m, length - 18 m, height - 5 m to reduce the weight of his body, it is made of composite materials based on carbon fiber. The empty weight of the drone is 3.5 tonnes, while it can carry up to 6.5 tons of payload. The UAV endurance is up to 40 hours without refueling..

According to the chief designer of the project, Ali al-Daher, Global Yabhon is even more advanced than the American drone, to which it is compared.

"With the maximum lifting weight of 10 tons of our UAV, it can carry a lot more than the Global Hawk.Additionally, Global Hawk is equipped with only two opto-electronic (infrared) and radar surveillance systems, Global Yabhon has opto-electronic system and external load. "- said the chief designer

On the fuselage of the aircraft and its rear wing there are attachment points for 18 different types of weapons. On the model shown at the air show, there were two small missiles "air - surface» Namrod, two cruise missiles Yabhon Thunder with a radius of 240 km and two torpedoes.

"All ammunition, except torpedoes Italian production, are produced by ADCOM Systems. The company also is developing its own torpedoes that will be compatible with the Global Yabhon."
The Designer said also that integration tests of the Emirates torpedoes will begin in six months

The UAV can be used across a broad range of applications, both military - intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, precision strike, and civil - for example, air patrols of the state border and coast, as well as extended infrastructure monitoring .

Global Yabhon develops on the concepts of United-40 UAV, created by ADCOM Systems in 2011. Russian Defense Ministry plans to buy a limited batch of these vehicles, reported in July 2013 RIA "Novosti", citing an anonymous source in the military-industrial complex.

"We are talking about at least two complexes of United-Block-40 version5 with ADCOM Systems company", - said the source.

Developing Global Yabhon is unique not only for the UAE but also globally, said Russian world expert on unmanned systems Denis Fedutinov .

At the moment in the world, high altitude long-endurance UAV (class HALE) exist only in the U.S. (Global Hawk), although it is also being developed in China (Xiang Long). Available in Israel Eitan and projected Telemos in Europe are also heavy UAV, but only close to this class and still more are categorized as MALE (medium-high), "- said the expert.

Development of Global Yabhon was conducted by an international team in the UAE ADCOM, but when creating UAV in general, foreign-made components and expertise are widely used, believes Fedutinov.

"The work on systems of this class is associated with significant labor and financial costs. Moreover, the ultimate cost of such systems for customers, as well as their operational cost is quite high, "- said the expert.