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Yahsat‘s dedicated government arm, Yahsat Government Solutions (YGS), has been awarded a contract by Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) to provide advanced and secure satellite communication services. The contract, announced Feb. 3, is worth 24 million United Arab Emirates Dirham ($6.53 million).

Yahsat will design, deliver, and integrate the satellite communication systems in vessels produced by ADSB. YGS will work closely with ADSB, an expert in new build, repair, maintenance, refit and conversion of naval and commercial vessels, to include secure and reliable end user communications solutions using YGS’s terminal over Yahsat’s wide satellite network, ideal for naval satellite communications.

“This agreement is a major milestone for Yahsat and one that demonstrates our increasing role in delivering more value to our customers. Furthermore, this collaboration is another key step towards advancing the nation’s long-term industrialization strategy and serves as a testament to the leading role Yahsat is playing in building the UAE’s satellite communication and manufacturing capabilities, strengthening its position as a global hub for space science and technology,” Ali Al Hashemi, group CEO at Yahsat said in a statement.