Raytheon to Integrate High Energy Laser Systems onto U.A.E. s Rabdan Vehicles Our Bureau 2390
Al Jasoor s Rabdan 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
U.A.E.-based AL JASOOR today announced its collaboration with Raytheon Emirates and Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RI&S) to embed a High-Energy Laser Weapon System onto Rabdan 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicles.
Alan Davis, CEO of Raytheon Emirates, said:
“With drones presenting both opportunities and challenges, we at Raytheon Emirates are honoured to be collaborating with AL JASOOR and EARTH to equip the Rabdan armoured vehicle with counter-UAV capabilities that provides an effective and safe approach to identifying and negating potential threats.
Al Jasoor joins forces with Raytheon Emirates
ABU DHABI, February 18, 2021 Al Jasoor, the exclusive supplier of the Rabdan 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, has announced its collaboration with Raytheon Emirates and Raytheon Intelligence & Space (RI&S) to embed a High-Energy Laser Weapon System onto Al Jasoor’s signature Rabdan 8x8 platform. Earth, a leading facilitator of state-of-the-art R&D, engineering, and technology integration, and sister entity of Al Jasoor within Edge, is responsible for the seamless integration of the Rabdan vehicle with the advanced laser system. Announced ahead of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex) 2021 which takes place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre between February 21 and 25, the integrated vehicle is on display as part of the broader Edge stand.