♦ The Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) signed two Memorandums of Understanding on Defence Industry Cooperation with the Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC) and EDGE Group UAE. This significant development took place during the first-ever India-UAE Defence Industry Partnership Forum held in Abu Dhabi on 18 September 2024.

♦ The MoUs signed by SIDM with the Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC) and EDGE Group UAE represent a significant step forward in defence industry cooperation.