India and UAE Strengthen Strategic Defense Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions
India-UAE moving towards strategic defence cooperation
Hindustan Times
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India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are advancing their strategic defense cooperation following a recent missile attack on Fujairah Port by Iran. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support for the UAE emphasizes the importance of freedom of navigation in the region, as both nations seek to enhance their military collaboration in response to regional threats.
- 01India and UAE are moving towards a Strategic Defence Partnership Agreement.
- 02The partnership aims to enhance cooperation in defense innovation, counter-terrorism, and cyber security.
- 03UAE has faced numerous missile attacks from Iran, highlighting regional security concerns.
- 04India is a major energy importer from UAE, emphasizing their economic interdependence.
- 05The geopolitical landscape is influenced by tensions between the US and Iran over the Straits of Hormuz.
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India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are on the path to solidifying a Strategic Defence Partnership Agreement, following a recent missile attack on Fujairah Port in the UAE by Iran. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack, expressing solidarity with the UAE and advocating for freedom of navigation in the Straits of Hormuz. This partnership, which aims to be formalized within six months, will focus on areas like defense industrial collaboration, cyber security, and counter-terrorism. The UAE has been significantly impacted by Iranian missile attacks, more so than Israel, due to its growing ties with Israel and its strategic importance in the Middle East. As India imports a substantial amount of energy from the UAE, valued at USD 13.6 billion in 2024-2025, the two countries are looking to deepen their relationship, ensuring mutual benefits in energy and food security amidst rising regional tensions.
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This partnership could enhance India's energy security while providing the UAE with food security, benefiting both nations amid regional instability.
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