India, UAE review strategic defence partnership amid talks over BrahMos missile sale
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Why in news
India and the UAE reviewed their Strategic Defence Partnership Framework on June 24, 2026, focusing on BrahMos missile sales and maritime security cooperation.
Background
The meeting was co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad (India) and Brigadier Jamal Ebrahim Mohamed Ebrahim Almar-Zooqi (UAE). Key systems discussed for export include the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defence command-and-control network.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TBrahMos: A supersonic cruise missile developed through a joint venture between India (DRDO) and Russia.
- PostAmitabh Prasad: Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) of the Government of India.
- FactThe meeting took place on June 24, 2026, to review the Strategic Defence Partnership Framework.
- S&TAkashteer: An Indian-made air defence command-and-control network.
For Mains
Q. Examine how India's growing defence exports to the Middle East contribute to its strategic autonomy and the 'Make in India' initiative.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic leverage: Utilizing defence exports to balance regional power dynamics and enhance maritime security in the Arabian Sea.
- Industrial scaling: Transitioning from a defense-importing nation to a global manufacturing hub via the BrahMos export model.
- Technology transfer: Balancing the sharing of advanced command-and-control systems with national security protocols.
Keywords: Strategic Autonomy · Defence Diplomacy · Make in India · Maritime Security · Technology Transfer
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