India, June 22 -- The Indian government is in discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the possible export of some of its major defence systems, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defence command-and-control system, according to media reports.

The talks are said to be at an early stage, at a time when the UAE is looking to strengthen its military capabilities following recent tensions in the Middle East.

Sources told India Today that discussions include the potential export of Akashteer, an advanced fully automated air defence command-and-control system developed by state-run Bharat Electronics Limited in collaboration with the Indian Army.

Another source quoted by the channel said the UAE...