What happened
On October 27, 2025, Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander of the United Arab Emirates Land Forces, arrived in New Delhi for a two-day official visit from October 27–28, 2025. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome and briefed on India’s defence initiatives, including Operation Sindoor, AI integration in the Army, and indigenous weapons development.
Why it matters
The visit marks a key step in strengthening India–UAE defence ties through collaboration in training, technology, and capability building. It reinforces growing strategic trust between the two nations and reflects their shared commitment to enhancing regional security and military cooperation.