Strata Manufacturing Successfully Designs Radar Antenna Panel For Thales Emarat Technologies

Strata Manufacturing has achieved a milestone by designing and producing the Initial UHF Project (IUP) antenna panel for advanced radar systems. This project, supported by Tawazun Council's Economic Programme, has been approved and delivered to Thales Emarat Technologies. This marks a new phase for Strata in metallic product design and manufacturing.

Over the last 15 years, Strata has excelled in advanced manufacturing, focusing on composite materials and carbon fibre for wide-body aircraft, satellites, and other high-tech industries. The company's expertise in these areas has paved the way for its latest achievement.

Sara Al Memari, Acting CEO of Strata Manufacturing, expressed confidence in their team's capabilities. "Our trust in Strata’s talented teams and the exceptional capabilities of our engineers has enabled us to contribute significantly by designing the IUP radar antenna panel for Thales Emarat Technologies, becoming the first to leave our mark on this advanced global product," she stated. This accomplishment reflects the UAE’s ambition to hold a prominent global position.

The IUP antenna panel is Strata's first project entirely designed and manufactured by them. It showcases significant contributions from national engineering talent. The team combined design expertise, engineering excellence, and innovation to meet Thales’ stringent requirements.

Abdelhafid Mordi, CEO of Thales Emarat Technologies and Thales in the UAE, highlighted the importance of this achievement. "This milestone reflects the UAE’s growing sovereignty in advanced manufacturing and technology," he said. "We are excited to see how local capabilities continue to contribute to global innovation." His statement underscores the role of local talent in reinforcing the UAE’s leadership on the world stage.

This collaboration between Strata and Thales Emarat Technologies signifies a step forward in empowering local talent. It also strengthens the UAE's position as a leader in advanced manufacturing technologies globally.

Strata's journey into metallic product design is a testament to its commitment to innovation. By leveraging its experience in composite materials, Strata continues to shape future advancements within high-tech industries.

With inputs from WAM