Name

ADSB

Legal name

Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC

Website

https://adsb.ae

Company type

Public

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Naval Shipbuilding

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (33661), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Naval Combat Systems Integration (CMS, Weapons, Sensors, EW) (IMAJABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patrol, Interceptor & Law-Enforcement Craft (Coast Guard, Customs) (IMAJADAD), Naval Aviation Support Systems (Carrier/Deck Handling & Recovery) (IMABAKAK), Navigation, Communications & Integrated Bridge Systems Engineering (IMAJAGAH)

Keywords

• Naval shipbuilding
• Ship repair maintenance
• Combat systems integration
• Offshore patrol vessels
• Mine countermeasures vessels

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Naval Vessel New Build: Design, engineering, construction, and delivery of naval vessels including missile boats, corvettes, offshore patrol vessels, and fast patrol boats. Revenue recognized upon vessel delivery across multi-year programs.
2. Ship Repair and Maintenance: Through-life support, in-service maintenance, refits, and repairs for naval and commercial vessels. Long-term fleet maintenance agreements ensure recurring revenue.
3. Combat Systems Integration: Integration of naval combat systems including sensors, weapons, and command systems for vessels. Provided as part of new build programs and standalone contracts.
4. Integrated Logistics Support (ILS): Design studies, technical documentation, configuration management, maintenance management, and supply chain management services throughout vessel lifecycle.
5. Commercial Vessel Services: Repair, maintenance, conversion, and new build services for commercial vessels including offshore supply vessels, diving support vessels, and superyachts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ADSB designs, builds, and delivers naval vessels (missile boats, corvettes, offshore patrol vessels, mine countermeasures vessels, fast patrol boats) and provides through-life ship repair, maintenance, refit, and conversion services for naval and commercial customers. The company also provides Combat Systems Integration (CSI), Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), and engineering services across the full vessel lifecycle.

Product overview

ADSB (Abu Dhabi Ship Building) is a UAE-based naval and commercial shipbuilding company offering a comprehensive portfolio of vessels and services. The company operates as a multi-product platform with distinct vessel families including the FALAJ 3 missile boat (62m), RABDAN FA-400 offshore patrol vessel, BR71 MK II corvette (71m), M-DETECTOR mine countermeasures vessel (17m), and various patrol boats (12m-120m). These vessels range from coastal interceptors to sophisticated corvettes, with capabilities for littoral defence, patrol, mine countermeasures, and maritime surveillance. Complementing vessel construction, ADSB provides Combat Systems Integration, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), MRO services, and Small Boat Construction as add-on service modules. The company recently launched the Naval Technology Innovation Hub with TII to develop next-generation autonomous naval platforms and advanced maritime technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M-DETECTOR: Next-generation 17-metre mine countermeasures vessel equipped with autonomous control systems and advanced MCM technologies.
• FALAJ 3
• FA-400
• INSPECTOR 125

Products and services

• 60M FALAJ 3 Missile Boat 62-metre missile boat designed for littoral defence operations, featuring advanced combat systems and high performance. Commissioned into UAE Navy and exported to Kuwait under the AED 9 billion contract.
• RABDAN FA-400 Offshore Patrol Vessel Offshore patrol vessel designed and built entirely in the UAE, equipped with advanced radar, electronic warfare, and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) solutions through partnerships with Indra, OSI Maritime, SIATT, Dynateq, and LACROIX.
• BR71 MK II Combattante Corvette 71-metre multi-mission corvette designed by CMN Naval. Each vessel carries two HT-100 NAVAL unmanned helicopters. First vessel launched March 2026 for Angolan Navy under EUR 1 billion contract.
• 170 M-DETECTOR Mine Countermeasures Vessel 17-metre next-generation autonomous vessel for mine countermeasures (MCM) operations. Features autonomous control systems and integrated sensors through partnership with TII and Exail.
• 160 ITEP OB Inshore Tactical Engagement Platform Coastal engagement platform for inshore tactical operations, designed for maritime security authorities requiring patrol vessels and surveillance capabilities.
• 120 FIP Fast Inshore Patrol Vessel High-speed inshore patrol vessel for coastal security operations and border protection missions.
• Fast Patrol Boats (12m and 16m) 12-metre and 16-metre high-speed patrol boats delivered to UAE Navy and international customers for fast patrol and interception missions.
• INSPECTOR 125 Autonomous Surface Vessel High-speed autonomous surface vessel under joint development by ADSB and Exail, equipped with TII's Marine Autonomy system and towed sonar system for next-generation naval missions.
• Combat Systems Integration (CSI) Comprehensive combat systems integration capabilities in Command, Control, Communication and weapons domains. Led by dedicated team of System Engineers maximizing combat systems lifecycle. Integrated combat systems on more than 40 UAE Navy ships.
• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) In-house ILS Engineering capability unique in the region. Develops optimized logistics support solutions including Design Studies, Technical Data, Configuration Management, Maintenance Management, and Supply Management throughout vessel lifecycle.
• Ship Repair, Maintenance, Refit and Conversion (MRO) Services Through-Life Support including In-Service Support, Integrated Maintenance Support, Refits and Repairs for naval and commercial vessels. Operates long-term fleet maintenance agreements. Includes design, engineering, manufacturing, and implementation of ship conversion projects.
• Small Boat Construction Landing crafts, high-speed interceptors, and immediate support vessels. Composite boat-building facility spanning 9,000m² for vessels up to 30 metres.
• Offshore Rig Fabrication and Refurbishment Maintenance and refurbishment of rigs and platforms with API and ASME-certified partners. Top-side fabrication for offshore oil & gas sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25 years of service as a regional shipyard leader
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• ST EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026ST Engineering secured S$600 million six-year subcontract from ADSB to design and supply platform systems for eight missile gunboats for Kuwait Naval Force. ST Engineering will build three vessels at its Singapore shipyard based on its proprietary Fearless-class patrol vessel design, while ADSB constructs the remaining five. Follows 2021 award from ADSB for four offshore patrol vessels for UAE Navy.
• LeonardocoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2025Italian defence company Leonardo signed €320 million contract to supply combat systems for Kuwait's Al Dorra missile boat program covering all eight FALAJ 3 vessels. Leonardo and EDGE Group also signed agreement at Dubai Airshow 2025 to launch a joint venture in Abu Dhabi in 2026. The partnership builds on a 20-year collaboration with Leonardo supplying systems for UAE's Baynunah-class corvettes and integrated naval systems to more than 40 UAE Navy ships.
• Technology Innovation Institute (TII)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2025ADSB and TII (applied research arm of Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council) signed collaboration agreement to launch Naval Technology Innovation Hub for research, integration, and testing of next-generation naval technologies. Focus areas include autonomy, propulsion, materials, secure systems, quantum magnetic sensing, underwater autonomous systems, and advanced materials. Hub will be jointly operated and co-funded.
• Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2025ADSB and ASRY (Bahrain's leading maritime repair and fabrication facility) signed MoU at NAVDEX 2025 to collaborate on developing naval auxiliary vessels and port crafts. Joint committee to assess feasibility of each project.
• HENSOLDTstrategicTechnology or Integration · 17 February 2025HENSOLDT (German sensor solutions provider) and ADSB signed MoU at IDEX 2025 to explore collaboration in advanced naval technologies. Partnership aims to combine ADSB's shipbuilding expertise with HENSOLDT's advanced sensor solutions including Quadome 3D and TRS-4D radars featuring AESA technology.
• IntermarineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2025ADSB signed MoU with Intermarine (Italian company specialising in minehunter vessels, seabed surveillance, survey ships, patrol boats, and fast ferries) at IDEX 2025 to explore collaboration opportunities and drive mutual business growth in UAE and international markets.
• IndrastrategicTechnology or Integration · 17 February 2025ADSB partnered with Indra (Spanish defence systems company) at NAVDEX 2025 to equip FA-400 offshore patrol vessel with advanced 3D Radar, R-ESM, C-ESM, and C-UAS jammers. Integration delivered through PULSE joint venture between EDGE and Indra based in Abu Dhabi.
• ExailstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2025ADSB partnered with Exail for development of INSPECTOR 125 vessel equipped with TII's Marine Autonomy system and towed sonar system. Part of mine countermeasures naval programme following successful launch of 170 M-DETECTOR vessel.
• ADNOC Logistics & ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Partnership to construct two vessels enhancing in-country value for ADNOC operations.
• CMN NavalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023ADSB subcontracted design and construction of first and third BR71 MK II corvettes for Angolan Navy to CMN Naval. First vessel launched in Cherbourg, France in March 2026. CMN is a world-renowned naval shipbuilding group specialising in design, engineering, and construction of naval and commercial vessels and mega yachts.
• PT PAL IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023MoU signed at Indo Defence 2022 to explore collaboration in naval vessel design and construction for Indonesian and regional markets.
• FincantieristrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Industrial Cooperation Agreement signed at IDEX 2023 to strengthen Fincantieri's collaboration with ADSB for competitive advantage in naval shipbuilding. Builds on previous partnership history.
• Sagar Defence Engineering (India)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Exploration of co-creation of 12-metre vessels in India for Indian and regional markets.
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2021Strategic agreement to develop advanced unmanned surface vessels combining IAI's technology with ADSB's shipbuilding capabilities.
• SNO YachtsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Partnership at Monaco Yacht Show to build superyacht shadow vessel, expanding ADSB into luxury civilian maritime sector.
• NovamarineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2021Partnership to manufacture rigid-hulled inflatable boats in the GCC region, expanding ADSB's small boat construction capabilities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CMN Naval (Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie): French naval shipbuilder and ADSB's partner on the Angolan BR71 MK II corvette program. Directly comparable product portfolio (corvettes, patrol vessels) and a key indicator of ADSB's design partner economics; competes in similar OPV and corvette tenders in Africa and Middle East.
• ST Engineering: Singapore-listed defence and engineering group with a Fearless-class patrol vessel / missile gunboat design that is the basis of ADSB's Kuwait program. A direct peer in platform design, naval MRO, and Gulf/Asian defence exports, and a current build partner on the AED 9B Kuwait contract.
• Damen Shipyards Group: Dutch family-owned shipbuilder with deep OPV, patrol boat, and combat-vessel expertise, plus global service hub network. Highly comparable to ADSB in modular naval ship design, OPV focus, and aggressive export model across emerging markets.
• Navantia: Spanish state-owned shipbuilder specialising in frigates, corvettes, patrol vessels, and naval combat systems integration. Closely comparable to ADSB in scale, government ownership, and integrated CSI offering; competes in the same Gulf and Latin American export markets.
• Naval Group: France's state-owned naval shipbuilder and combat systems integrator, producing frigates, corvettes, and submarines with in-house combat management systems (CMS). Directly comparable to ADSB as a vertically integrated naval prime with strong government alignment and CSI capabilities, though at significantly larger scale.
• Frencken Group / Lürssen: German family-owned naval shipbuilder (Lürssen) producing frigates, corvettes, and OPVs with strong combat systems integration pedigree. Comparable to ADSB in family/closely-held governance, focus on customised naval exports, and CSI-led value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Fincantieri: Italy's largest shipbuilding group, one of the world's leading naval primes with a broad portfolio spanning carriers, frigates, corvettes, and submarines. Already an ADSB partner via the IDEX 2023 industrial cooperation agreement; competes head-to-head in the corvette and OPV segments that anchor ADSB's export strategy.
• Hyundai Heavy Industries: South Korea's largest shipbuilder with deep naval capabilities (destroyers, frigates, submarines) and a major combat systems export book. A broader incumbent competing in the same Middle East and African naval markets, often on price and schedule.
• BAE Systems Maritime: UK-based global naval prime operating frigates, destroyers, aircraft carriers, and submarines. A broader incumbent with extensive combat systems IP; competes in Gulf naval tenders and is a benchmark for ADSB's long-term ambition to scale into larger combatants.

Regional players

• PT PAL Indonesia (Persero): Indonesia's state-owned naval shipbuilder producing frigates, corvettes, submarines, and OPVs, with an emerging export push into Southeast Asia. Comparable to ADSB in mission, scale, and government ownership, and a current MoU partner for regional collaboration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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