The United Arab Emirates is in talks with India to purchase the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air‑defence system. The deal would broaden Abu Dhabi’s arms sources beyond traditional Western suppliers and boost its strike and shield capabilities. Strengthening precision strike and aerial threat response reflects the UAE’s response to evolving regional security challenges. The negotiations underscore deepening Indo‑UAE defence cooperation.
The United Arab Emirates is in talks with India to purchase the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air‑defence system. The deal would broaden Abu Dhabi’s arms sources beyond traditional Western suppliers and boost its strike and shield capabilities. Strengthening precision strike and aerial threat response reflects the UAE’s response to evolving regional security challenges. The negotiations underscore deepening Indo‑UAE defence cooperation.