KEY INTELLIGENCE TAKEAWAYS & SUMMARY
- ST Engineering held the keel-laying ceremony for the third Al Dorra-class vessel built for the Kuwait Navy at its Benoi Shipyard in Singapore.
- The massive 8-vessel program is being executed under the main contractorship of UAE-based EDGE and ADSB, managing a total budget of $2.45 billion.
- Derived from the Fearless and FALAJ-3 class designs, the 62-meter platforms are specifically optimized for littoral defense operations in the Persian Gulf.
- Within the scope of the project, the first vessel, AL NOUKHITHA, was launched in Abu Dhabi, while the third vessel produced in Singapore is scheduled for launch in the third quarter of 2027.
Power Balances in the Persian Gulf: Critical Turn in the Al Dorra Class Project
Technical Capacity and Field Balances
Conclusion and Future Perspective
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