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Al Etihad
17-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Tawazun Council showcases strategic projects at Make it in the Emirates
17 May 2025 16:28 ABU DHABI (WAM) Tawazun Council is participating in 'Make it in the Emirates' 2025, the UAE's premier national platform for promoting industrial investment and bolstering local manufacturing. The Council's involvement underscores its commitment to supporting a resilient national defence ecosystem founded on innovation and the excellence of Emirati participation reflects the practical implementation of its strategic pillars aimed at driving the growth and sustainability of the UAE's defence industry. This includes the development of integrated infrastructure to support a sustainable national industrial base and the cultivation of strategic partnerships with private sector stakeholders and international Defence and Security Industry Affairs Unit at Tawazun Council will showcase a selection of high-impact strategic projects enabled under the Tawazun Economic Programme—one of the national key enablers of industrial advancement and local supplier integration in the defence sector. Among these are the locally developed and manufactured Coast Control Radar, created in collaboration with Saab UAE to secure the nation's territorial waters, and the 'Go to UAE' initiative with Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and Thales Group, which embeds Emirati suppliers into global value chains, thereby boosting the UAE's export Council will also present the Radar Factory project, launched with Thales Group and Thales Emarat Technologies, which will locally produce Ground Master 200 radars with integrated antenna assembly, testing, and engineering support. Additional projects include the R150S, the world's lightest remote weapon station, which will be produced in Abu Dhabi by Shielders Advanced Industries. Together, these projects exemplify Tawazun's role in accelerating industrial innovation, advancing sovereign capabilities, and building a competitive defence manufacturing base aligned with national Industrial Park (TIP) will also present at the 'MIITE', featuring its advanced infrastructure and integrated services that support companies operating within the defence and security the Council's Regulatory Affairs Unit will highlight its role in shaping a robust legislative and regulatory framework that ensures policy alignment and procedural flexibility to facilitate industrial growth, compliance, and effective governance. Tawazun Council's participation reaffirms its role as a key enabler of the defence and security sector and reflects its ongoing commitment to advancing local manufacturing in alignment with the vision of the UAE's wise leadership.
The National
21-02-2025
- Business
- The National
Sweden and UAE increase defence co-operation with jointly produced systems
A new high-tech coastal radar system developed by Swedish defence firm Saab in co-operation with the UAE says much about how the world is changing. High-intensity war has returned, with armies re-focusing on systems for rapid and highly destructive conflicts, motivated by the fallout from the Ukraine war. That involves defending homelands from sophisticated drone and missile attacks that could come not only by air, but by sea. Militants are learning from global conflicts and increasingly have the arms of major militaries, as seen during the Houthi militia's blockade of the Red Sea, where the Iran-backed group was equipped with an arsenal of drones and missiles. Developed at the Tawazun Industrial Park in Abu Dhabi, the Coast Control Radar is a feat of transnational co-operation that highlights this rapid shift to high-intensity threats. Sweden's changing priorities, and how they benefit the UAE, were outlined at the Idex 2025 defence expo in Abu Dhabi by the Swedish ambassador to the UAE, Fredrik Floren, and Maj Gen Laura Swaan Wrede. With the Ukraine conflict, which resulted in Sweden joining Nato last year, the country is back on a war footing, putting to use its decades of experience at defending coastal areas. 'During the Cold War, we were close to Russia and developed the concept of 'total defence',' Maj Gen Swaan Wrede said. 'And then when the Berlin Wall fell, everyone thought eternal peace would occur around the world and in Europe, and we downsized our armies like the rest of Europe. And then suddenly we're back to square one again with Ukraine.' She said old lessons are being re-learned, with implications for how Sweden's allies think about defending themselves from a spectrum of threats. The Sweden-UAE defence partnership is ahead of the curve in facing up to emerging threats. Last year, the UAE took delivery of its fifth GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW) aircraft. That capability puts the UAE ahead of countries such as the UK, which lacks AEW (although Britain is testing new E-7 Wedgetail aircraft). The planes say a lot about the new threat environment. The GlobalEye can track targets with powerful radar from an altitude of more than 500km, including targets on the ground and at sea, picking up drones and other threats long before they are intercepted. That kind of capability might have been redundant in most counterterror operations but increasingly, militant groups possess a range of airborne long-range assets. Maj Gen Swaan Wrede says Sweden developed these kinds of capabilities, such as the Saab Gripen fighter jet in service with the UAE, during decades of high-intensity threats from Soviet Russia. Another system Sweden showcased at Idex, and developed with the UAE, is DeployNet, a 5G communications system that can support 10,000 users in remote locations and can be set up in response to natural disasters. It is a classic example of defence technology that has benefited from civilian expertise. 'It's very important for us to work closely with civilian industry, because you save time, you save lives if you work together from the beginning,' Maj Gen Swaan Wrede said. 'So when we implement new systems, we need to have industry with us on military exercises. I think that is something people can learn from us. 'You have to involve the whole of society to defend your country, and in Sweden during the Cold War, we sent out advice pamphlets for people living close to power plants. We taught civilians how to take cover in case there were air strikes. And then we forgot about it because, as I said, people thought eternal peace would occur. 'So in the last few years, we have sent out brochures to all civilians in Sweden advising people to be resilient for at least one week. You need to have water, food, medical things for one week so during the mobilisation, you won't be a burden for society.' Mr Floren says the changes that have come with the Ukraine war are still a shock for some Swedes. 'What has happened in Europe with the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, is that it has changed so much: a contravention of the UN Charter, a contravention of European security architecture. And that has made Sweden turn the page on 200 years of non-military alignment. That's a big step,' he told The National. Maj Gen Swaan Wrede says co-operation with the UAE has produced benefits for both sides. 'While Sweden has an old history of being a country with a lot of development in military areas, radar systems, aeroplanes and weapons, we also see benefits the other ways. The UAE is using our systems in an environment that we are not used to. For example, the desert. We're up in the north, so the benefits go both ways,' she says. She sees military and defence production co-operation with the UAE going from strength to strength. Talks this week with UAE Air Force officials and the commander of the Zayed Military University, to explore educational systems and areas of interest, are 'the beginning of something broader than only the technical exchange between our countries', she said. 'We'll probably be back here for other co-operation, for example, with the cadet school, because we're interested to see how they do the training of their cadets. So we'll bring a lot of things back to Sweden.'
Zawya
13-02-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Saab launches Coast Control Radar
Saab will reveal the new Coast Control Radar at the upcoming International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is a next generation, phased-array, non-rotating, software defined radar developed in the UAE. The safeguarding of territorial waterways and maritime traffic is increasingly important to the safety and security of both the vessels, national sovereignty and the wider global economy. Saab's Coast Control Radar contributes to those objectives with a compact, modular design that ensures exceptional performance, including the tracking of smaller vessels in the most demanding coastal environments. Designed for easy integration into infrastructure such as buildings, towers, and waterway bridges, the Coast Control Radar ensures flexible installation and can offer comprehensive 360-degree coverage. Its modular design minimises installation challenges while also offering routine software upgrades for continued exceptional detection and performance. 'As a world leader in radars, we're pleased to announce the launch of our Coast Control Radar. As a solution developed by Saab in the UAE, we chose to launch the radar in the Middle East where the safe and reliable transit of maritime waterways is of great importance. The Coast Control Radar can provide nations of similar need with a highly effective means of monitoring these key economic lifelines while contributing to the safety and security of those who sail them,' said Heléne Bittmann, Saab's UAE managing director. Some key features of the Coast Control Radar include: Built on superior military antenna/radar technology for dual-use applications; Non-rotating phased-array design with a compact footprint and modular configuration which allow for up to 360-degree coverage; Advanced detection capabilities for small and fast-moving objects at extended ranges even in harsh environments; Cost-efficient lifecycle with reduced maintenance and high availability Software based for continuous upgrades and a high level of automation software. Developed at Saab's research and development facility located in Tawazun Industrial Park in Abu Dhabi, the Coast Control Radar underscores the company's long-standing commitment to investing in the UAE's defence and security ecosystem. Visit Saab during IDEX 2025 at stand 07/B41 to learn more. -Ends- About Saab Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 24,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Saab's business operations in the UAE date back to the 1980s. In 2018, Saab established a state-of-the-art facility in the UAE that serves as a centre for research, development and production of a wide range of cutting-edge defence and security products. Located within Abu Dhabi's Tawazun Industrial Park, the facility is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saab AB. It aims to grow the local supply chain and actively promote employment opportunities for Emirati professionals, making a significant contribution to the region's economic advancement. Saab AB (publ) SE-581 88 Linköping Sweden Registration no.: 556036-0793 Contact Saab Press Centre presscentre@
