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Desert shield, Indian spear: Why UAE is looking towards BrahMos and Akashteer
Published 28 June 2026 ยท india
The UAE's interest in India's BrahMos missile and Akashteer air defence system highlights India's growing military tech prowess and West Asia's changing security landscape. With
The UAE's interest in India's BrahMos missile and Akashteer air defence system highlights India's growing military tech prowess and West Asia's changing security landscape. With threats like drones and missiles escalating, the UAE seeks a blend of offensive deterrence and defensive resilience. This combination offers a potent solution for modernizing their security architecture and maintaining strategic autonomy in a volatile region.
Published: June 28, 2026 โข 7:41 AM IST ยท Updated: June 28, 2026 โข 8:33 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The UAE's interest in India's BrahMos missile and Akashteer air defence system highlights India's growing military tech prowess and West Asia's changing security landscape.
With threats like drones and missiles escalating, the UAE seeks a blend of offensive deterrence and defensive resilience.
This combination offers a potent solution for modernizing their security architecture and maintaining strategic autonomy in a volatile region.