ALBAWABA - The government in India is undergoing talks with the United Arab Emirates to sell some of its main defense system technologies, including the BrahMos missile, four Indian sources told Reuters.
India is considering selling its supersonic rocket to the UAE. This comes as the Gulf state intensifies its arms purchases following the latest war in the Middle East.
Reuters also added, citing two sources familiar with the matter, that the discussions, which have not been previously disclosed, include a possible sale of India's Akashtir air defense system.
A third source noted to the agency, "The UAE has expressed interest in a number of Indian weapons systems, including BrahMos and Akashtir. Talks between India and the UAE are in their early stages and progressing rapidly."
BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is pictured during India's 77th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26, 2026. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP)
About the BrahMos missile:
BrahMos missile is the world’s fastest operational supersonic cruise missile, jointly developed by India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia. Its name comes from the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers.
It can be launched from land, sea and air platforms. The first print of the BrahMos missile can reach a range of about 290 km, and newer variants could reportedly exceed 400 km.
