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A three member UAE Navy Subject Matter Expert Delegation led by Colonel Dr Ali Saif Ali Mehrazi arrived India on 27 Aug 23 for four-day visit to specialised Meteorology, Oceanography and Weather Modelling units of Indian Navy (IN) at Kochi, Goa and New Delhi.
This visit signifies beginning of a new chapter in professional cooperation between the two Navies, with the goal of exchanging professional knowledge, expertise, training and collaboration in the fields of Meteorology, Oceanography and Weather/ Ocean modelling.
In 2003, India and the UAE signed an Agreement on Defense Cooperation. This agreement provides a framework for cooperation in areas such as:
- Exchange of information and expertise
- Training and education
- Joint exercises
- Procurement of defense equipment
- Research and development
Here are some specific examples of India-UAE defence cooperation:
- In 2017, the Indian Navy and the UAE Navy conducted their first ever joint naval exercise, “Naseem Al Bahr”.
- In 2018, India and the UAE signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation.
- In 2021, India and the UAE held the 11th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting.
- In 2022, India and the UAE signed an agreement to jointly develop a hypersonic missile.
