UAE eyes India’s BrahMos, Akashteer: How strike-and-shield systems could boost Gulf defence

The UAE is reportedly in talks with India to acquire BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and the Akashteer air-defence system. This move signifies Abu Dhabi’s strategy to bolster both offensive and defensive capabilities while diversifying its military suppliers beyond traditional Western partners. The potential deal aims to enhance precision strike abilities and improve aerial threat response, reflecting the UAE’s response to evolving regional security challenges. The UAE is reportedly in talks with India to acquire BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and the Akashteer air-defence system. This move signifies Abu Dhabi’s strategy to bolster both offensive and defensive capabilities while diversifying its military suppliers beyond traditional Western partners. The potential deal aims to enhance precision strike abilities and improve aerial threat response, reflecting the UAE’s response to evolving regional security challenges.