KEY INTELLIGENCE TAKEAWAYS & SUMMARY

• Built at Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) facilities, the 71-meter NRA Nimi-ya-Lukeni holds the distinction of being the first BR71 MK II class corvette produced in the UAE.
• As the second ship of a three-corvette series to be delivered under the massive 1 billion euro contract signed with the Angolan Navy, the vessel was brought to life with advanced technology transfer.
• The platform operates in full integration with ANAVIA-produced HT-100 NAVAL vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned helicopters and a combat management system.
• Equipped with Kongsberg water jets and four MTU diesel engines, the corvette can reach a maximum speed of 30 knots and has a range of 2,500 nautical miles.