On June 24, 2026,India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) met in New Delhi to review their Strategic Defence Partnership Framework. Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Amitabh Prasad and UAE Staff Brigadier Jamal Ebrahim Mohamed Ebrahim Almar-Zooqi co-chaired the meeting, focusing on boosting ties in defence,especially advanced tech and maritime security .
UAE's urgency is clear. Recent attacks on key installations amid West Asia's conflict have pushed it to strengthen air and missile defences. They're eyeing Indian military gear like BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Akashteer air defence systems .
In May 2026,during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Abu Dhabi visit,India and UAE inked a strategic defence deal. The framework aims to deepen industry ties and innovation,reflecting shared regional security goals.
Talks suggest growing India-UAE ties as both tackle security threats in a volatile region. Could advanced system sales be next step in their military collaboration…
