Abu Dhabi: The first unmanned naval ship jointly built by the UAE and Israel is reportedly operational. The two countries have come up with the joint venture amid increasing threats from the sea in the Gulf region.
The ship is equipped with the latest sensors and imaging system. Shipbuilders say these will help with surveillance and mine detection. The ship’s features were showcased at the Naval Defense and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX) held off the coast of Abu Dhabi.
The ship was built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and EDGE, a defense consortium of the United Arab Emirates. The ship is expected to be an asset to the Gulf region, which has faced numerous drone attacks and missile attack threats.
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“This is a project we have built together to address the threat of mines and other offensive threats,” said Oren Gutter, a naval officer at the IAI.
Gutter is also a former captain in the Israeli Navy. He said the ships are capable of countering threats in the region and the aim is to deploy them overseas as well.
At the same time, Guter also stated that he will cooperate with the UAE to strengthen the defense systems in the air sector. Guter added that the country’s naval capabilities will also be strengthened.
The UAE-Israel relationship was further strengthened with the 2020 Abraham Accords. The Abraham Pact came into existence under the mediation of the United States. With this, both the countries were coming forward to work together in the fields including defence.
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