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India eyes major arms deal with UAE for BrahMos missiles

India is in early-stage discussions with the United Arab Emirates for a potential significant arms deal. The UAE is reportedly interested in purchasing BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, as well as India's Akashteer air-defence system. Analysts suggest such a deal would be a major confidence booster for India, validating its weapons systems and accelerating its transition from a major arms importer to a notable exporter. AI

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India eyes major arms deal with UAE for BrahMos missiles

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Biman Mukherji ·

    India’s arms sector eyes pivotal breakthrough with UAE: ‘confidence booster’

    A potential sale of BrahMos missiles to the United Arab Emirates could mark a significant step in India’s push to become a serious arms exporter, giving New Delhi a foothold in one of the world’s most competitive security markets, analysts have said. The talks also include the po…