Raytheon, Abu Dhabi Ship Building Celebrate First Decade of Partnership

Raytheon Company’s (NYSE: RTN) Missile Systems Business and Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) are entering the tenth year of a partnership that began in 2006, when Raytheon signed on to place Rolling Airframe Missiles onto the UAE’s Baynunah class of ships.

“An excellent example of how Raytheon partners globally, our relationship with Abu Dhabi Ship Building is one best characterized by our mutual commitment to our UAE customers,” said Rick Nelson, Raytheon Missile Systems vice present of Naval Air and Mission Defense. “Through the years, we have worked hand-in-hand with ADSB to ensure the UAE navy is equipped with the world’s most advanced ship self-defense capability.”

Raytheon teams with ADSB to offer Rolling Airframe Missiles and launchers, as well as Evolved SeaSparrow Missiles, onto the UAE’s Baynunah-class corvettes and other ships. 

“Our relationship with Raytheon has grown stronger over time,” said Dr. Khaled Al Mazrouei, Abu Dhabi Ship Building CEO. “We work closely with Raytheon to provide the right products and solutions to support the UAE navy.”

About Abu Dhabi Ship Building

Inaugurated in 1996, ADSB initially focused on naval repairs and refits and gradually expanded its expertise to include building sophisticated war ships like the Baynunah 70m Corvette. ADSB now specializes in the construction, repair and refit of Naval, Military and Commercial vessels. The company boasts an impressive portfolio of build and refit projects. Leveraging its highly strategic, centralized location in the Arabian Gulf region, ADSB is rapidly consolidating its position as the leading ship builder and support contractor for all Naval, Military and Commercial operators in the Gulf Cooperation Council.