On October 27, 2023, Maj Gen Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander of the United Arab Emirates Land Forces, arrived in India for an official visit from October 27-28, 2025. The visit is intended to enhance bilateral military cooperation, and explore new avenues for collaboration, particularly in training and capability enhancement.
During his visit, Maj Gen Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami received a ceremonial welcome and a briefing on Operation Sindoor, as well as briefings from DG Information System and the Army Design Bureau on India's defense capabilities and AI roadmap for the Indian Army. On October 28, 2025, he will lay a wreath at the National War Memorial, visit DRDO, and interact with Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, and representatives of Indian Defence Industries to discuss issues of mutual interest.
This visit marks an important milestone in defense cooperation between the UAE and India, solidifying existing defense ties and paving the way for a stronger future partnership in military engagement and regional security cooperation. This release was posted by PIB Delhi. Release ID: 2182955.
Key Entities Referenced
United Arab Emirates Land Forces: Visiting Land Forces of the UAE
India: Country being visited by the UAE Land Forces Commander.
Ministry of Defence: Indian ministry relevant to the cooperation discussed.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO): Indian organization responsible for military research and development.
Ministry of Defence
MAJ GEN YOUSEF MAAYOUF SAEED AL
HALLAMI, COMMANDER, UNITED ARAB
EMIRATES LAND FORCES ARRIVES IN INDIA
Posted On: 27 OCT 2025 4:55PM by PIB Delhi
Maj Gen Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander, United Arab Emirates Land Forces, is
undertaking an official visit to India from 27-28 October 2025. This high-level visit is set to enhance
bilateral military cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration, particularly in the areas of
training and capability enhancement. It underscores the continued efforts of both nations to further
strengthen and deepen their longstanding defence partnership.
During the visit, Maj Gen Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami was accorded a ceremonial welcome
and received a detailed briefing on Operation Sindoor. He was also briefed by DG Information
System and the Army Design Bureau on India’s defence capabilities and Artificial Intelligence
roadmap for Indian Army.
On 28 October 2025, Maj Gen Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami will lay wreath at the National War
Memorial. Later in the day, he will visit DRDO and receive detailed briefing on various indigenous
weapon and equipment platforms. He will also interact with Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary,
Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO. The Commander will also interact with
representatives of Indian Defence Industries to discuss issues of mutual interest.
Maj Gen Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander, United Arab Emirates Land Forces visit
marks an important milestone in the defence cooperation between UAE and India. It will further
solidify the already robust defence ties, paving the way for a stronger, future-ready partnership in
military engagement and regional security cooperation.****
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