Dubai, UAE – As of November 19, 2025, ongoing high-level discussions between India and the United Arab Emirates at the Dubai Airshow 2025 are signaling a strengthened defence partnership between the two nations. The talks emphasize expanding cooperation in defence technology transfers, joint manufacturing ventures, and strategic collaboration in aerospace and defence sectors.
The Indian delegation, led by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, and key UAE defence officials have held industry roundtables and bilateral meetings aimed at deepening ties. These discussions come as part of India’s broader strategy to enhance its defence industrial base and global partnerships, highlighted by the strong presence of Indian companies and startups at the event.
The Dubai Airshow 2025 serves as a global platform showcasing India’s growing aerospace and defence innovations, including technologies developed by the Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX) programme. Both nations are exploring ways to leverage this innovation ecosystem to accelerate co-development and co-production, fostering more resilient and diversified supply chains.
This enhanced defence collaboration aligns with the strategic interests of India and the UAE in maintaining regional stability, counter-terrorism, and technological self-reliance. The ongoing dialogues underscore a mutual commitment to long-term defence ties and broader geopolitical cooperation.
