India and UAE Deepen Defence Partnership
New Delhi:India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting held in New Delhi, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and UAE’s Under Secretary of Defense Lt General Ibrahim Nasser M. Al Alawi. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral defence cooperation.
The meeting resulted in agreements to enhance military training cooperation, discuss training requirements, and provide customized training courses tailored to the UAE’s needs. The two countries also agreed to cooperate on maritime security through information sharing and explore new avenues of defence collaboration.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Indian Coast Guard and the UAE National Guard, establishing a framework for cooperation in search and rescue operations, pollution response, and maritime security.
The defence relationship between India and UAE is built on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE in 2015. India’s participation in the Dubai Air Show in November 2025 is expected to further reinforce defence cooperation between the two nations.
Prior to the JDCC meeting, India and UAE held the 4th Army-to-Army, 9th Navy-to-Navy, and inaugural Air-to-Air Staff Talks. These deliberations focused on enhancing military exercises, training, and Subject Matter Expert Exchange.
The UAE delegation is scheduled to call on Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth and participate in the 2nd India-UAE Defence Industry Partnership Forum. India’s participation in the Dubai Air Show in November 2025 is expected to further reinforce the momentum in defence cooperation between the two nations.
