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20. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) Contents Major Changes .................................................................................................... 1 General Data ....................................................................................................... 1 Arms Trade ......................................................................................................... 2 Strategic Assets................................................................................................... 5 Armed Forces ..................................................................................................... 6 Ground Forces .................................................................................................... 7 Air Force ........................................................................................................... 11 Air Defense Forces ........................................................................................... 15 Navy ................................................................................................................. 16
Major Changes The UAE air force received its 3 new A330MRTT aerial refueling aircraft The UAE Army is absorbing its new ATACMS ballistic missiles, as well as its new MLRS and GMLRS rockets, which were part of the same deal The UAE Air Defense forces are acquiring the latest version of Patriot SAMs, including the anti ballistic PAC-3 missiles as well as 3 units of the THAAD anti ballistic missile, of which the UAE will be the first non US customer. The UAE Navy received its first Baynunah corvette. These corvettes are equipped with MM-40 block III Excocet anti ship missiles, as well as RIM-7 and SeaSparrow anti aircraft and anti missile systems. The UAE navy receive its orders of a new 2 Falaj-2 fast attack crafts, as well as one Abu-Dhabi class frigate, both from Italy.
General Data Official Name of the State: United Arab Emirates. Head of State: Sheikh Khalifa ibn Zayid al-Nuhayan, Emir of Abu Dhabi Prime Minister: Sheikh Mohammed ibn Rashid al-Maktum, Emir of Dubai Chief of General Staff: HRH Lieutenant General Hamad Mohammed Thani alRumaithi Commander of the Ground Forces: Major General Jumaa Ahmed al-Bowardi Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces: Major General Mohammed bin Suwaidan Saeed al-Qamzi Commander of the National Guard: Major General Mohammed bin Rashid al-Mualla Commander of the Navy: Rear Admiral Ibrahim Salim al-Musharrakh
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Area:. 82,900 sq. km. (estimate) Population: 6,700,000 (estimate) Note: The UAE consists of seven principalities: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras al-Khaima, Sharja, Umm al-Qaiwain, Fujaira, and Ajman
Foreign Military Cooperation Type Foreign forces Forces deployed abroad Joint maneuvers
Security agreement
Details France (500), Italy (100), South Korea (130), US (2,100), UK (70) Afghanistan (ISAF), CTF-152 Bahrain (2011), Egypt (2001), France (2012), GCC countries (2012), Jordan (2001), Kuwait (2011), Pakistan (2010), Qatar (2012), Spain (2012), Turkey (2011), UK (2012), US (2012) France (2007), Germany, India (2003), NATO (2006), Pakistan (2006), Yemen (2005)
Arms Trade Arms Procurement and Security Assistance Received Country Austria
Canada
Type Cooperation in arms production Cooperation in arms production Arms transfer
Colombia
Assistance
Finland France
Arms transfers Arms transfers
Germany
Cooperation in arms production Arms transfers
Greece Italy
Military training Arms transfers
Belgium
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Details S-100 al-Sabr UAVs (2009) Modification of OF-40 MBTs into HIFVs (2009) Modification of Dash-8-300 to MP aircraft (2012), DHC-6-400 aircraft (2009) Foreign soldiers, hired for facility protection service (2012) AMV IFVs (2009) DV-15 PBs (2010), ECCS C4ISR system (2011), SK-105 Skylander aircraft (2010), Simbad-RC SAMs (2013), Falcon Eye satellites (2013), GM200 radars (2013) Baynunah MFPBs (2009) Fuchs 2 NBC vehicles (2011), Cobra artillery radar (2009) Trainees in Greece (2012) M-346 trainer aircraft (suspended - 2009), Abu-Dhabi ASW corvette (2010), Marte Mk2 SSMs (2013) , Falaj-2 FACs (2013), upgrading MB-339 aircraft (2010), P180 MPA (2012)
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Country Russia
Type Arms transfers
Singapore Spain South Africa
Arms transfers Arms transfers Arms transfers
South Korea
Cooperation in arms production Facilities
Sweden
Cooperation in arms production Arms transfers
Switzerland Turkey
Arms transfers Arms transfers
UK
Cooperation in arms production Arms transfers Military training Arms transfers
Serbia
US
Cooperation in arms production Military training
Updated on 17/03/2014
Details Pantsir-S1 AD systems (2010) , upgrading of BMP-3 IFVs (2011) 120mm SRAMS mortars (2010) A330 MRTT tankers (2013) RG-31 APCs (2011) , RG-12 APCs (2010) Al-Tariq GPS-guided bombs (2013) Construction of 1,400MW nuclear reactor (2010) ALAS AGMs (2013) 120mm NAMO mortars (2009), Saab 340 AEW aircraft (2011), MPA mission system (2012) PC-21 training aircraft (2011) TR-300 MRLs (2010), STAMP RCWS (2011), Cirit ATGMs (2013) MRTP-16 PBs (2012) DB-110 reconnaissance pod (2011) Training of technicians in the UK (2010) SeaSparrow naval SAMs (2011), AH-64D helicopters (2010), Javelin ATGMs (2011), AH-60 Battle hawk helicopters (2011), HIMARS MRLs (2013), AGM114R3 Hellfire missiles (2011), Patriot PAC-2/3 SAMs (2010), AMRAAM AAMs (2009), GBU-12/58 Paveway-2 laser-guided bombs (2013), THAAD ABM (2012), C-130J transport aircraft (2009 postponed), C-17 transport aircraft (2011), AGM-65 Maverick (2010), CH-47F helicopters (2013), ATACMS (2011), MATV APCs (2012); AT-802 aircraft (2011), Global HET (2011), S-70 Blackhawk helicopters (2011), AIM-9X AAMs (2011), GBU-38 JDAM (2011), TPY-2 radar (2011), Predator XP UAVs (2013) Talon LGR (2011) Training pilots in UAE (2009), training Special forces (2012)
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Arms Sales and Security Assistance Extended Country Algeria Bahrain France
Type Cooperation in arms production Arms transfers Facilities
Libya Jordan Seychelles UK US
Arms transfers Arms transfers Arms transfers Facilities Facilities
Details Production of Nimr APCs (2012) 16m LCT (2010), 42m LCT (2010) Hosting French Aerial and Naval command of the Indian Ocean at Mina Zabed (2010) Nimr RVs (2010) AT-801 aircraft (2013) Rodman PBs (2009), radar (2011) Logistical facilities Storage facilities for naval equipment at Jebel Ali and Fujaira, use of al-Dhafra AFB and pre-positioning of equipment for an armored brigade, deployment of Expeditionary Air Control unit.
Defense Production M
Land force equipment
Nimr multi-purpose vehicle Hunter reconnaissance vehicle al-Dhabi, AMV and Iguana armored vehicles 120mm Agrab SP mortar system 107mm, 122mm, 300mm MRLs Conversion of OF-40 and Scorpion light-tanks to IFVs
Air force equipment
DubaiSat reconaaisance satellites ALAS, Nimrod AGM Smart Eye, United 40, Yabhon-M/R UAVs GRD 100/200, Yabhon target drones S-100 al-Sabr VTUAV Al-Tariq GPS-guided bombs Talon LGR SkyCat
LEWA patrol boats Upgrading of TNC-45 Patrol Boats Swimmer delivery vehicles Al-Saber, al-Fattan FPBs Express offshore transport vessels Baynunah corvettes Ghannatha FPBs MRTP 16 Fast Interceptor vessels
Updated on 17/03/2014
Naval equipment
P
4
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Fast supply ships 24m, 42m and 64m amphibious landing craft Note: M - manufacture (indigenously developed) P - production under license A - assembly
P
A
Strategic Assets NBC Capabilities Nuclear capability A 1,400MW reactor, to be constructed by Korea Electric Power by 2017. No known nuclear activity. Signatory to the NPT.
Chemical weapons and protective equipment No known CW activities. Personal protective equipment, unit decontamination equipment. Fuchs (Fox) ABC detection vehicle (24). Party to the CWC.
Biological weapons No known BW activities. Fuchs (Fox) BIO detection vehicles (8) . Signed but not ratified the BWC.
Ballistic Missiles Model MGM-140 ATACMS Scud B
Launchers 20
Missiles
100
6
Since 2009 1991
Notes Using HIMARS launchers Owned by Dubai; unconfirmed
Space Assets Model Satellites Thuraya-1/2/3
Type communication
Yahsat-1A/B
Communication
DubaiSat-1
Remote sensing
Notes Geosynchronous, civilian satellites. The first was launch in September 2000, the second in June 2003, third in January 2008. 5.9ton civilian communication satellites. Launched April 2011, and April 2012 respectively. Civilian satellite, launched July 2009. 680km in orbit.
Ground stations Dubai Space Imaging
Remote sensing
Updated on 17/03/2014
Receiving satellite images from Ikonos and India’s IRS satellites
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Model
Type
Notes
Future launches Gulf Sat
Reconnaissance
Falcon Eye
Reconnaissance
DubaiSat
Remote sensing
Four optic and SAR satellites. First satellite to be launched in 2012. Two optical satellites, with 0.5m resolution. To be launched by 2018. Indigenously build civilian satellite: DubaiSat-2 to be launched in 2013. DubaiSat-3 to be launched in 2017.
Command and Control Assets Name
Description
Air defense al-Sharyan Skyguard
National early warning network, linking ground-based, aerostat radars, and AEW aircraft with regional command centers. Command and control system linking national EW network with local AD assets.
Border Surveillance ECCS
Proposed command and control network, combining air, land and naval assets. Mobile ground surveillance system, based on sensors and radars mounted on Aerostats
ORTAS
Naval surveillance ECDS
Naval surveillance system, consisting of sensors and radars mounted on Aerostats, combined with MP aircraft.
Armed Forces Order-of-Battle Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
65,500
65,500
65,500
65,500
65,500
6
6
6
6
6
8
8
8
8
8
532 (604) 1,430 364
532 (604) 1,620 364
532 (604) 1,620 364
532 (604) 1,620 364
532 (604) 1,620 364
General data
Personnel (regular) SSM launchers
Ground forces Number of brigades Tanks APCs/AFVs Artillery (including
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Year MRLs)
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
128 (141)
130 (143)
130 (143)
130 (143)
130 (143)
36
52*
52
52
52
166 (183)
156 (169)
156 (169)
156 (169)
156 (169)
5
7
7
7
7
9
18
18
18
18
~160
~160
~160
~160
~160
12
12
13
13
13
100
100
100
100
100
Air Force
Combat aircraft Transport aircraft Helicopters
Air Defense Forces
Heavy SAM batteries Medium SAM batteries Light SAM launchers
Navy
Combat vessels Patrol craft *Due to changes in estimate.
Personnel Ground Forces Air Force Navy Total
Regular 59,000 4,500 2,000 65,500
Reserves
Total 59,000 4,500 2,000 65,500
Paramilitary
Coast Guard Frontier Corps
+ +
+ +
Ground Forces Formations Independent brigades / groups Armored Mechanized Royal Guard Special Forces Marine Artillery Total
Updated on 17/03/2014
3 4 1 1 1 1 10
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Note: including two mechanized brigades under Dubai National Command.
Tanks Model
Quantity
In service
Since
Notes
MBTs High quality Leclerc
388
388
1995
100 36 136
64 0 64
1981 1982
Being upgraded
80 604
80 532
1975
Being upgraded
Medium and low Quality AMX-30 OF-40 Mk 2 Subtotal
Light tanks Scorpion Total
APCs/AFVs Model
Quantity
In service
Since
Notes
APCs AMX-VCI Engesa EE-11 Urutu ACV-ESV/S
10 30
10 30
1978 1985
63
63
2000/2007
VAB VCR M-3 (Panhard)
20 + 250
20 + 250
1980
~370
~370
20 590 90
20 590 90
1980 1992 2002
5 705
5 705
2009
105 100
105 100
1980
75 76
75 76
1999 2006
32
32
2010
Subtotal
1977
Also listed under engineering
Some were transferred to Iraq
IFVs
AMX-10P BMP-3 BTR-94 Guardian AMV-L IFV Subtotal
To be upgraded
Reconnaissance AML-60/90 Engessa EE-9 Cascavel ACV AAOV RG-31 Fuchs-2
Updated on 17/03/2014
8
Also listed under Artillery Including 24 ABC detection vehicle
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Model Subtotal
Quantity 388
In service 388
10 16 24 50 500 200 1,620
10 16 24 50 500 200 1,620
Since
Notes
Light armored vehicles Terrier RG-12 VBL M-ATV Nimr Subtotal Total
2001 2003 2004 2011 2010
With Police
Armored variant
Future procurement Nimr
1,700
M-ATV ACV-S
Total pending orders Delivery in 2013 Being delivered
750 +
Artillery Model
Quantity
In service
Since
Notes
Self-propelled guns and howitzers 155mm Mk F3 (AMX-13) 155mm G-6 155mm M109 A3 Subtotal
20
20
1976
78 85
78 85
1995
183
183
30 81
30 81
111
111
12 4
12 4
16
16
+ 48
Towed guns and howitzers
130mm Type 59 105mm L-118 light gun Subtotal
Mortars, under 160mm
120mm 120mm Agrab SP Subtotal
2010
Mounted on RG31 chassis
+
2013
Mounted on HET chassis
48
2006
MRLs
122mm MCL 122mm Firos-25/ TR-122
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Model 227mm HIMARS
Quantity 20
In service 20
Since 2010
6
6
2000
364
364
Notes
Rockets
300mm Smerch (BM9A52-2) Total
Future procurement TR-107mm SP
+
TR-300 MRLs 120mm Agrab SP
+ 72
Mounted on Nimr vehicles
Ground Radars Model
Quantity
In service
Since
Notes
Aerostat with Ground Surveillance Radars ORTAS 17M
2
2
1995/2005
Future procurement Cobra
3
Logistics and Engineering Equipment Matenin automatic mine layers, Aardvark Mk 3 Flail, Leclerc ARVs (28), ACV AESVs (53), ACV ARVs (8), BREM-L ARVs (162)
Future procurement: Leclerc AESV (18), Global HET
Anti-Tank Missiles Model BGM-71B TOW
Launchers 24
Kornet-E Kvartet FGM-148 Javelin HOT MILAN Total Future procurement Javelin RPG-29 Viper
Missiles +
Since 1983
+
+
2000
100 50 230 ~300
1,000 + + + 260
Mounted on HUMMWV
Under negotiations
+
Updated on 17/03/2014
Notes
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Air Force Order-of-Battle Category Combat Transport Helicopters
Quantity 151 52 169
In service 138 52 156
Notes
Combat Aircraft Model
Quantity
In service
Since
Notes
Advanced multi-role Mirage 2000-9 F-16E/F Subtotal
61 78 141
61 78 128
2003 2005
18
18
2011
151
151
Light Attack AT-802U
Total
In service with Abu-Dhabi SF
Transport Aircraft Model An-124 A330 MRTT
Quantity 1 3
In service 1 3
Since 2004 2013
BAe 146 (RJ 70/85/100) King Air 350 Boeing 737 Boeing 747 DHC-8 Q300
4
4
2007
2 1 3 2
2 1 3 2
2000 1976 1985 2012
DHC-6-300 C-208B BN-2 Islander
2 7 2
2 7 2
2011 2007 1983
C-17 Globemaster C-130 Hercules /L-100-30 CASA C-212 CN-235M
6
6
2011
6
6
1981
Being upgraded
4 7
4 7
1982 1993
IL-76
4
4
1994
Employed in EW role Some in maritime patrol role On lease
Updated on 17/03/2014
Notes Employed in Tanker/ Transport role VIP transport
Employed in maritime patrol role With Special Forces With Special Forces Employed in maritime patrol role
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Model Mystère-Falcon 20 Total
Quantity 1
In service 1
52
52
Since
Notes
Future procurement DHC-6-400/ Guardian 400 SK-105 Skylander
10
Under negotiations
10
Delivery in 2014
Training and Liaison Aircraft Model
Quantity
In service
Since
Notes
Jet trainers MB-326 KD/LD MB-339 Hawk Mk 102 Hawk Mk 61/63 Subtotal
8 10 26 18 62
8 10 18 13 49
1974 2010 1993 1983/1984
25 23 12 6 66 129
25 23 12 6 66 115
2010 1982 1997 1983
Aerobatic team
Piston/ Turbo-prop
PC-21 Pilatus PC-7 G-115T (Grob) SF-260 WD Subtotal Total
Helicopters Model
Quantity
In service
Since
Notes
Attack AH-64A Apache AS-550 C3 Subtotal
30
22
2004
6 36
6 28
2002
12
12
2006
26 8 3 4 5 8
26 6 3 4 2 8
2008 1969 1977 1981 1994 2004
Heavy transport
CH-47 Chinook
Medium transport
S-70 Blackhawk AB-205/Bell 205 AB-212 AB-214 AB-412 AW 139
Updated on 17/03/2014
12
Being upgraded to D standard
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Model IAR-330SM Puma AS-365 Dauphin AS-332B Super Puma/Cougar Subtotal
Quantity 25
In service 25
Since 2006
3 2
3 2
2004 1982
84
79
12 3 6 21
12 3 6 21
2005 1995 1992
Alouette 2/3
4
4
1980
AS-332Super Puma AS-565SB Panther Subtotal Total
5
5
1995
7
7
2001
16 169
16 156
Notes Upgraded older models VIP role V.I.P, Being upgraded
Light transport
AS-350/550 B2 A-109 BO-105 Subtotal
Naval combat Used in naval surveillance role Anti-Submarine warfare Anti-Ship warfare
Future procurement CH-47F Chinook AH-64D S-70 Blackhawk
6 30 14
AH-60 Battle hawk
23
AH-64D
30
Delivery in 2014 Under negotiations Additional 5 in VIP role, under negotiations. Upgrading of existing S-70 helicopters Upgrading of existing AH-64A
Miscellaneous Aircraft Model
Quantity
In service
Since
Notes
Reconnaissance Mirage 2000-9
8
8
2
2
C-130 EW
2
2
CASA C-212
4
4
Also listed under Combat Aircraft
AEW aircraft
Saab 340 Erieye AEW
2010
From Swedish drawdown
EW aircraft
Updated on 17/03/2014
Also listed under Transport Aircraft Also listed under
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Model
Quantity
In service
Since
Notes Transport Aircraft
Maritime surveillance aircraft BN-2 Islander
2
2
1983
CN-235
5
5
1993
DHC-8 Q300 MP
2
2
2012
3
3
2013
12 + + +
12 + + +
20
20
+ 5 60
+ 5 60
Also listed under Transport Aircraft Also listed under Transport Aircraft Also listed under Transport Aircraft
Tankers A330 MRTT
In Tanker/ Transport role
Target drones
MHD Yabhon SAT-400 TTL BTT-3 Banshee
UAVs and miniUAVs Beech MQM-107A Yabhon-R Seeker S-100 al-Sabr UAV
2009 2005 2006
Future procurement P180 MPA Predator XP UAVs
2 +
Delivery in 2015 Under negotiations
Advanced Armament Air-to-air-missiles AIM-9L/M/X Sidewinder (267), AIM-120 AMRAAM (491), R-550 Magic (108), Mica
Air-to-ground-missiles AGM-65D/G Maverick (1,163), AGM-84 Harpoon (52), AGM-88 HARM (163), AGM-114 Hellfire (360), AS-11, AS-12, AS-15TT (56), AS-30L, AM-39 Exocet, alHakeem (500/2000) (1,750), Black Shaheen , WCMDs (304)
Guided bombs BAP-100 anti-runway, GBU-12 Paveway 2 (488), GBU-24 Paveway 3 (450), JDAMs guided bombs (700)
Navigation/ Targeting pods Shehab (Damocles) targeting pods , Nahar FLIR pods , Sniper ATP targeting pods
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Air Force Infrastructure Aircraft shelters At Abu Dhabi, al-Dhafra and Jabil-Ali AF bases 10 Military airfields : Abu Dhabi (international), al-Ain (Dubai), al-Dhafra (Abu Dhabi), Bateen (Abu Dhabi), Dubai (international), Fujaira, Jabil-Ali, Sharja, al-Minhad, al-Safran
Air Defense Forces Surface-to-Air Missiles Model
Batteries
Launchers
Since
Notes
Heavy missiles MIM-104 Patriot PAC-3 MIM-23B improved HAWK Total
2
2009
5
1989
Operated by US forces
7
Medium missiles Pantsir-S1 Crotale Rapier Total
12 3 3 18
50
2007 1978 1976
13 100 40
1980 1993 2004
Light missiles RBS-70 Mistral SA-24 Dzhigit (Igla-S) Javelin Tigercat Total
+ +
Mounted on Nissan chassis Probably phased out
~160
Shoulder-launched missiles Blowpipe
Updated on 17/03/2014
~20
1992
15
Probably phased out
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Model FIM-92A Stinger SA-7 (Grail) SA-14 (Gremlin) SA-16 (Igla-1) Total
Batteries
Launchers + + + 10 ~30
Since
Notes
1992
Future procurement THAAD ABM MIM-104 Patriot PAC-3
2 4
Delivery in 2018 16
Other Air Defense Systems Model
Quantity
In service
Since
Notes
Air defense systems (missiles, radars, and guns) Skyguard AD system
7
7
+ +
+ +
1986
AN/TPS-75
1
1
2012
AN/TPS-70 Watchman LASS 71M
3 + 2
3 + 2
Short-range guns 30mm M-3 SP 20mm GCFBM2 SP
Radars Operated by USA forces
Including TPS-63
Future procurement GM200 radars
17
Navy Combat Vessels Type
Quantity
Length (m.)/ displacement (t.)
Abu-Dhabi (Commandante) corvette
1
88/1,650
Muray-Jib (Lürssen
2
63/630
Notes/armament
Missile corvettes
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1x76mm Gun 2x30mm Guns 6x533mm Torpedoes CAPTAS active sonar 1xAlouette helicopter
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Type
Quantity
Length (m.)/ displacement (t.)
62)
Baynunah corvette
Subtotal
1
72/915
Notes/armament 8x MM40 Exocet SSMs 8xCrotale Navale SAM 1x76mm gun 1x30mm Goalkeeper AS-565 Panther helicopter 8xMM40 Exocet SSMs 1x21 Mk49 RIM-116B RAM SAMs 4x8 Mk58 RIM-162 ESSM SAMs 1x76mm Gun 2x27mm Guns
4
MFPBs
Falaj-2 (Diciotti) FAC
2
55/550
Ban-Yas (Lürssen TNC-45)
6
44.9/260
Mubarraz class (Lürssen)
2
44.9/260
Ghannatha FFB
3
26.5/55
Subtotal
4x MM-40 Block 3 Exocet SSM 2x3 VL MICA SAM 1x76mm Gun 2x12.7mm RC MGs 4xExocet MM40 Block 3 SSMs 1x76mm gun 2x40mm guns Being upgraded 4xExocet MM40 SSMs 1x6 Mistral SAM 1x76mm gun 2x20mm gun Being delivered 4x Marte Mk-2/N SSMs 1x27mm MLG 27 gun 1x12.7mm RC MG
13
Mine warfare
Frankenthal class (Type 332) Mine hunters
Total
2
54.5/650
2x4 Stinger SAMs 1x40mm gun DSQS-11M sonar 2xPinguin sonar drones Ex-German navy
19
Future procurement Ghannatha FFB
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9
26.5/55
4x Marte Mk-2/N
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Type
Quantity
Baynunah corvettes
Length (m.)/ displacement (t.)
6
72/915
Quantity
Notes/armament SSMs 1x27mm MLG 27 gun 1x12.7mm RC MG Delivery in progress Additional 12 vessels to be upgraded Delivery in progress AS-565 Panther helicopter 8xMM40 Exocet SSMs 1x21 Mk49 RIM-116B RAM SAMs 4x8 Mk58 RIM-162 ESSM SAMs 1x76mm Gun 2x27mm Guns
Patrol Craft Type Ardhana (Vosper Thornycroft type)
6
Length (m.)/ displacement (t.) 33.5/110
Protector patrol craft
2
33/180
Baglietto GC-23
6
24/50.7
Ghannatha (Transportbåt 2000) FPB Camcraft 77ft
12
24.2/43
5
23.4/70
Camcraft 65ft
16
19.8/50
3 7 6 3 35 10 100
18.1/22 16/ 13.7/25 13m 6.6-10m 9-12m
34
16m
Baglietto 59 ft MRTP 16 Watercraft 45ft Boghammar Harbor patrol craft Dhafeer/Spear Total
Notes/armament To be phased out 2x30mm guns 1x20mm gun 1x20mm gun 2x12.7mm MGs 1x20mm gun with Coast Guard Being upgraded 2x12.7mm MG 42 troops or 10 tons 2x20mm guns with Coast Guard 1x20mm gun with Coast Guard With Coast Guard 1x12.7mm MG With Coast Guard With police With Coast Guard With police
Future procurement MRTP 16
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Being delivered. Based
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Type
Quantity
Length (m.)/ displacement (t.)
Al-Fattan PB Ghannatha FFB
10 12
15m 26.5m
Al-Saber
12
34/100
Quantity 3
Length (m.)/ displacement (t.) 50/650
7 2 4
64/850 44.4/380 26/53
Notes/armament on Turkish design Upgrading of 12 existing vessels with guns and mortars. Delivery 2014. 1x25mm Gun 1x12.7mm MG Carrying RIB
Landing Craft Type Al-Feyi (Siong Huat) LCU LCT Um al-Narr LCU Fast Supply Vessels Total
Notes/armament 4 vehicles 2x12.7mm MGs 2x 12.7mm MGs 40 troops Vehicle plus 18 troops 2x12.7mm MGs
16
Auxiliary Vessels Type
Quantity
2 1 2 1 12
Arun pilot craft Coastal tug Harbour Tugs Diving tender Helmatic Sea Keeper work boats Total
Length (m.)/ displacement (t.) 35.0/795 16.5/90 31.4/100 16/13.3
Notes/armament
10 tons equipment
18
Coastal Defense Type STMP ECDS 32M MM-40 Exocet
Quantity + + +
Updated on 17/03/2014
Notes Remote controlled towers Aerostat Unconfirmed
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Special Forces Type
Quantity
DV-15 Fast intervention Craft Al-Shaali/Arctic 28 RIB Sea spray Assault Boats Class 4/5 SDVs Total
Naval Infrastructure Naval bases (including Coast Guard):
12
Length (m.)/ displacement (t.) 15.5/12
Notes/armament
20
8.5/4
12 troops
54
9.5m
2x7.62mm MGs
10 96
9.1m
1x12.7mm MG
11
Ajman, Dalma (Abu Dhabi), Fujaira, Mina Jabil (Jebel) Ali (Dubai), Mina Khalid (Sharja), Mina Khor Fakkan (Sharja), Mina Rashid (Dubai), Mina Saqr (Ras alKhaima), Mina Sultan (Sharja), Taweela, Mina Zayd (Abu Dhabi)
Ship maintenance and repair facilities Dubai wharf for maintenance and repair of merchant and naval vessels, 2 dry-docks available, ship building facility in Mussafah to be enlarged
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