| ID | 123937 |
| Title Proper | Small but perfectly formed |
| Other Title Information | the modernization of the UAE navy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Withington, Thomas |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The article reports on the modernization of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy. The author claims that since its inception in the early 1970s, the UAE Navy has evolved into one of the best-equipped maritime forces in the world. He reports that missile-armed craft are replacing gun-armed surface combatants to provide defense to offshore oil installations. He states that the Navy occupies an important security provider position in the country, given its location and territorial disputes. |
| `In' analytical Note | Military Technology Vol.37, No.2; 2013: p.74-78 |
| Journal Source | Military Technology Vol.37, No.2; 2013: p.74-78 |
| Key Words | Military Modernization-Equipment ; United Arab Emirates. Navy ; Military Airplanes ; Tactical Weapons ; Tactical Policies ; National Security ; Border Disputes ; Regional Threats ; Naval Doctrine ; Corvettes ; Patrol Craft and OPVs ; MCM and Amphibious Forces ; Marine |