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Nexter CAESAR 155mm/52 calibre self-propelled artillery system deployed and carrying out a fire mission
area of probability (CEP) increases and adjustment of fire is required to bracket the target. A new family of 155mm ammunition is that recently developed by NAMMO with the HE-Extended Range (HE-ER) having a maximum range of 41km (25.4 miles) when fitted with a BB unit and fired from 155mm/52 calibre ordnance. This is reduced to a maximum range of 30km (18.6 miles) when fired from a 155mm/39 calibre ordnance. It is available with an insensitive munition (IM) filling with more specialised rounds of the family including Illuminating ER/Infra-red Illuminating ER, Smoke ER and Target Practice ER. In addition the company is marketing a 155mm HE projectile with a HB which has a maximum range of up to 24km (nearly 15 miles). Currently under development are ramjet powered 155mm artillery projectiles, but these will have a smaller payload and their control attachments make them easier to detect with artillery locating radars (ALR). In October 2021 NAMMO announced that it had
ADSB fast patrol boats set to tackle maritime threats Nations across the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean face the same maritime challenges; piracy, insurgency, people and drug smuggling, and incursion into valuable fishing resources. This is driving a boom in the need for patrol vessels with the key characteristics of range, speed and cost effective armament sufficient to counter the threats faced. Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), the GCC region’s leading shipbuilder that specialises in the design, new build, repair, maintenance, refit, and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, is tapping that demand with its newly launched series of fast patrol vessels designed to boost maritime security. Having reinforced its in-house design capabilities, ADSB has developed a range of
fast patrol boats that are entirely designed and built in the UAE. The 160 ITEP patrol boat, a 16 m inshore tactical and engagement platform, and 120 FIP interceptor, a 12 m fast inshore platform, provide key tactical capabilities to naval, security, and coast guard operations. The vessels are deployed in missions such as anti-smuggling, anti-piracy, fisheries protection, search and rescue (SAR), exclusive economic zone (EEZ) surveillance, and coastal patrol. ADSB’s 16 m vessel delivers performance and endurance for high-speed pursuit and interception, in addition to a wide range of patrol operations. Fitted with two diesel inboard engines, the patrol boat offers a range of over 350 nautical miles and speeds up to 50 knots. Armament ranges from a manually operated 12.7 mm machine gun to a 30 mm cannon installed on a remote weapon station mounted on the superstructure. Surfaceto-surface missile options are available and the rear deck can be configured for UAV operations. Flexible to deploy, 160 ITEP fulfils the needs of naval forces, coast guards, and other security organisations. Having worked alongside coast guard forces to meet their
requirements for the 16 m boat, ADSB has the utmost confidence that the vessel meets the highest standards of safety and performance to address the rise in maritime incursions. In the event of capsizing, the boat is also self-righting to ensure the safety of its crew. Powered by two or three 400hp outboard engines according to customer requirement, 120 FIP can reach speeds exceeding 65 knots at full load, with manoeuvrability and stability. The 12 m vessel has a payload of up to two tonnes, allowing it to carry a remote-controlled weapon station or small missile systems if required. ADSB’s fast patrol boats are highly customisable, designed to perform multiple missions and meet the specific operational requirements of the end user. Other designs and prototypes are currently in the pipeline to be completed this year and are certain to meet all maritime security, defence, and surveillance requirements to protect territorial waters. Securing a country’s maritime borders is essential to national sovereignty and economic prosperity. As the Middle East region’s leading shipbuilding company for over 25 years, ADSB is a trusted partner in strengthening maritime security.
