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India and UAE Deepen Defence Ties, Discuss BrahMos Missile Export

Published on: 24 Jun 2026, 06:13 PM

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reviewed progress under their Strategic Defence Partnership Framework on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) in New Delhi, with discussions focusing on expanding defence industry cooperation, fostering innovation, advanced technologies, and strengthening maritime security.

The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Amitabh Prasad and UAE Staff Brigadier Jamal Ebrahim Mohamed Ebrahim Almar-Zooqi. The talks come amid growing interest from the Gulf nation in acquiring Indian defence systems.

According to sources in the Ministry of Defence, India is in discussions with the UAE to export several flagship military platforms, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defence command-and-control network. The UAE is assessing options to strengthen its air and missile defence capabilities following attacks on critical installations during the recent conflict in West Asia.

In May 2026, India and the UAE signed a pact establishing a framework for their strategic defence partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi. The latest review meeting underscores the deepening bilateral defence cooperation between the two nations.

Source: The Hindu

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