Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), part of the EDGE Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with German sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT to explore cooperation in developing naval technologies.
The agreement was signed during the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2025), held in Abu Dhabi from 17 to 21 February. It seeks to combine ADSB’s shipbuilding capabilities with HENSOLDT’s expertise in sensor technology to address maritime and naval defence requirements.
David Massey, CEO of ADSB, said: “Our partnership with HENSOLDT underscores our commitment to delivering breakthrough naval technologies. By actively exploring new avenues for collaboration, we aim to integrate our shipbuilding expertise with HENSOLDT’s advanced sensor solutions, to meet the evolving demands of the maritime and naval defence sectors.”
Russell Gould, Head of Group Global Business Development at HENSOLDT, added: “The naval domain is a cornerstone of our business success. The MOU with Abu Dhabi Ship Building enables HENSOLDT to offer state-of-the-art naval solutions to our customers, as well as expand our footprint in key new markets, including the UAE”
HENSOLDT’s portfolio includes radars such as the Quadome 3D Air and Surface Surveillance radar and the TRS-4D radar, which utilise software-defined Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology. Radars from the TRS-4D family are already in service on German Navy vessels, including the F125 frigate and K130 corvette. The company also supplies the Integrated Navigation Bridge System (INBS) and maritime electromagnetic warfare systems.
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