International News

India–UAE Strategic Defense Partnership

June 30 , 2026 16 hrs 0 min 86 0

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are in talks for the export of the BrahMos supersonic missile and the Akashteer air-defence system.
BrahMos is an India–Russia joint venture supersonic cruise missile, while Akashteer is an AI-enabled air-defence command and control system developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
The proposed deal aims to strengthen the UAE's air defence and help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil trade route.
Export of BrahMos requires Russia's approval, and its export range is limited to 290 km under the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) guidelines.
India became a member of the MTCR in 2016, supporting its defence export ambitions under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.