India, Israel Discuss Expanding Defence, Industrial Cooperation
The talks focused on defence manufacturing, technology and joint projects as both sides seek to broaden cooperation under their special strategic partnership.
- On Monday, Major General Amir Baram, Director General of Israel's Ministry of Defence, met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in India to discuss expanding the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership.
- Building on a February MoU, the visit aims to deepen ties in military technology and research while strengthening the broader strategic alliance between India and Israel.
- Discussions prioritized joint planning, defence industrial cooperation, and artificial intelligence capabilities, according to security sources, to enable sharing of advanced technology and co-development.
- Describing India as "a key strategic partner," Baram noted the visit was the "result of a lengthy bilateral preparation process" reflecting shared values and mutual trust.
- The delegation's visit reflects Israel's strategy to expand defence exports, bolster the Israeli defence industry, and widen strategic partnerships with deliberate eastward focus.
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Israeli defence delegation in India to deepen strategic partnership
Senior Israeli defence officials held high-level talks in India to broaden bilateral defence and industrial cooperation. The visit signals a wider push for technology sharing, joint projects and stronger strategic alignment.
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