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- Israel has been closely working with the Indian defence forces to tailor solutions for their defence needs.
More about the India-Israel defence Cooperation
- Evolution:
- The defence cooperation & relationship between India & Israel has evolved over time – from being an importer of Israeli tech and equipment, Indian companies are now collaborating with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on a variety of ventures.
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs):
- Aircrafts:
- Missiles & ammunition:
- BARAK 8:
- Israel Aerospace Industries and India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have codeveloped a medium-range surface-to-air-missile (MRSAM), named as BARAK 8 Air defence system.
- BARAK 8:
- Joint Exercises:
- Military-to-military engagements including joint exercises and defence industry collaboration are on the upsurge.
- India recently participated in the Blue Flag training event with a C-130J special operations aircraft and Garud commandos.
- Security & Counter-Terrorism:
- There is cooperation on security issues, including a Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism.