UAE Land Forces Commander Begins Two-Day Visit to India to Strengthen Defence Cooperation
Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, UAE Land Forces Commander, began a two-day official visit to India on October 27 to enhance bilateral military ties. He received a Guard of Honour in New Delhi and was briefed on India's defence capabilities including Operation Sindoor and AI initiatives. His visit includes paying tribute at the National War Memorial and meetings at DRDO to discuss joint defence technology collaboration.
Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander of the United Arab Emirates Land Forces, commenced a two-day official visit to India on October 27, 2025. The visit aims to deepen military cooperation and explore new areas of collaboration in training, capability enhancement, and defence technology, reflecting the growing strategic partnership between India and the UAE. Upon arrival, he received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Lawn in New Delhi, witnessed by Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. During his visit, Major General Al Hallami was briefed on Operation Sindoor, a recent Indian military operation, and received insights on India's defence capabilities from the Director General of Information Systems and the Army Design Bureau, focusing on the Indian Army's Artificial Intelligence roadmap. On the second day, he is scheduled to lay a wreath at the National War Memorial to honor India's fallen soldiers and visit the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) headquarters. There, he will be briefed on various indigenous weapons systems and equipment and engage with DRDO officials, including Secretary of Defence R&D Samir V Kamat, to discuss enhanced defence technology cooperation. The visit highlights the intention to solidify and expand defence ties, enabling a future-ready partnership in military engagement and regional security cooperation between India and the UAE.
