Defence Solutions JV Launched in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI - A joint venture company has been launched in the capital, which has put the UAE in the group of nations that have expertise in electronic warfare, innovations 
and solutions.

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Published: Fri 20 Feb 2009, 12:50 AM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 3:55 AM

Elettronics-Baynunah (ELTBAT) Electronic Systems Development is a joint venture firm formed by Baynunah Aviation Technology (BAT), a firm based in the capital which will hold 51 per cent share while the rest will be held by Italian firm Electtronica S.P.A (ELT).

The JV has been implemented under the UAE Offset Programme by Elettronica, which has a defence equipment supply contract with the UAE Armed Forces.

ELTBAT offers a wide selection of services to the Air Force, Navy and military intelligence units in the UAE and the GCC countries in the field of operational support and engineering. The wide-ranging services to be provided by the firm include library generation, counter-measure definition, mission verification, software and hardware simulation and mission analysis. “This is a remarkable accomplishment for both Italy and the UAE, within their long-standing effort to consolidate their strategic partnership with value adding projects” stated General Khalid Al Bu-Ainnain, chairman, BAT and ELTBAT.

haseebhaider@khaleejtimes.com


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