UAE’s ADSB Partners with France to integrate advanced decoy system on Rabdan FA-400.

EDGE Group’s Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a leader in naval and commercial vessel design, construction, and maintenance in the Gulf region, has entered into a strategic partnership with the French defense company LACROIX to equip the RABDAN FA-400 Fast Attack vessel with decoy technology.
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ADSB partners with LACROIX to equip the RABDAN FA-400 with advanced decoy technology, enhancing protection and adaptability for high-stakes maritime missions. (Picture source: ADSB)

The RABDAN FA-400, a 45-meter vessel optimized for territorial and coastal duties, is designed for quick-response and multifaceted maritime roles, including surveillance, search and rescue, and military operations. The integration of LACROIX's advanced decoy system is intended to enhance the vessel’s defense against a spectrum of modern maritime threats. This addition reinforces the FA-400’s operational capabilities in complex maritime environments, ensuring adaptability across diverse mission profiles.

David Massey underscored the importance of the partnership in strengthening the vessel’s defense framework, emphasizing the role of cutting-edge decoy technology in extending operational readiness. François Moulinier highlighted the synergy of French innovation and UAE expertise, noting that LACROIX’s decoy systems—already in use on over 30 vessels worldwide—offer critical defense against multi-dimensional threats, enhancing protection for vessels engaged in diverse maritime operations.

Following its presentation at Euronaval, the RABDAN FA-400, now equipped with LACROIX’s countermeasure technology, is set to be showcased at the Naval Defence Exhibition & Conference (NAVDEX) in Abu Dhabi, scheduled for February 2025.

About the Rabdan FA-400

The FA-400 Offshore Patrol Vessel is a 42-meter platform built for versatile coastal and offshore missions, including military support, surveillance, search and rescue, and territorial patrol. With robust seakeeping characteristics, it can operate at speeds above 30 knots at half load and has a range of 1,500 nautical miles when cruising at 14 knots. Accommodating 30 personnel, the vessel is designed to navigate various mission profiles efficiently.

Equipped with a range of weapons, the FA-400 carries a 30mm main gun and a 12.7mm secondary gun, alongside surface-to-surface missiles for extended engagement capability. To strengthen its defensive profile, it includes a decoy launching system to counter potential threats.

For command and operational support, the FA-400 integrates a sophisticated suite of C4I systems, including an electro-optical fire control system, an IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) interrogator, and a transponder to enhance situational awareness. The combat management system is designed for flexibility across missions, supporting the vessel’s radar electronic support measures and 3D/2D radar for wide-area surveillance. Additionally, the vessel features advanced navigation systems, such as fiber-optic gyros and integrated bridge technology.