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EDGE Launches Second Corvette for Angolan Navy, First of Its Class Built in UAE
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Fusion42 · 5 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
EDGE launched the second BR71 MK II corvette for the Angolan Navy at its Abu Dhabi shipyard, marking the first vessel of its class built in the UAE as part of a EUR 1 billion contract. The corvette integrates advanced unmanned naval helicopters from EDGE's Swiss entity ANAVIA and features modern weaponry and sensor systems designed for littoral warfare.
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UAE's shipyard ADSB has proven it can build advanced warships locally, opening a direct path for defence tech suppliers to the Angolan Navy and signalling new opportunities in African naval build projects. You can now target emerging naval forces looking for integrated unmanned and modular vessel technology.
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