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

India’s arms sector eyes pivotal breakthrough with UAE: ‘confidence booster’
South China Morning Post Wednesday 01 July 2026, 00:00 UTC By Biman Mukherji 1 min read
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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 potential sale of Akashteer, India’s automated air-defence command-and-control system, according to a Reuters report from June 22. No deal has been signed and discussions remain in the early stages, but analysts say a...

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 potential sale of Akashteer, India’s automated air-defence command-and-control system, according to a Reuters report from June 22. No deal has been signed and discussions remain in the early stages, but analysts say a UAE... [Image text:] BRAHMOS BRAHMOS
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