UAE Land Forces Commander’s India Visit Marks New Phase in Bilateral Defence Ties
UAE Land Forces Commander Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami’s two-day visit to India on October 27–28 focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, with high-level dialogues on military training, capability enhancement, and technology collaboration. He received briefings on India’s defence capabilities, AI initiatives, and indigenous weapons, and met with senior Indian defence officials and industry representatives. The visit signals a deeper, future-ready military partnership between India and the UAE[1][2][3].
A milestone in India–UAE defence relations, the two-day official visit by Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander of the United Arab Emirates Land Forces, aimed to deepen and broaden strategic military ties. The visit was marked by a ceremonial welcome, a detailed briefing on Operation Sindoor, and extensive discussions on India’s defence capabilities, including briefings by the Director General of Information Systems and the Army Design Bureau on the Army’s artificial intelligence roadmap[1][3][5]. The UAE commander also visited the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), received an overview of India’s indigenous weapon and equipment platforms, and interacted with Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of the DRDO. Engagement with Indian defence industry representatives further highlighted the emphasis on practical collaboration in defence technology and manufacturing[3][4][5]. This high-level visit was described by the Indian Ministry of Defence as an important step in solidifying the already robust defence partnership, paving the way for a stronger, future-ready relationship in military engagement, regional security, and mutual capability enhancement[1][2][6]. The visit underscores both nations’ commitment to explore new avenues of cooperation, particularly in training, joint exercises, and advanced defence technology development, reflecting a shared vision for regional stability and security[2][8].
