Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ‘s proposed visit to Israel, Israel’s Consul General in India , Yaniv Revach, has indicated that Israel is working on a plan to further expand defence cooperation with India, with the sharing of advanced defence technology and the promotion of military hardware manufacturing in India being key agenda points.
Bilateral defence cooperation reaches new heights
Revach said that relations between India and Israel are steadily deepening and there is strong trust between the leadership of the two countries. During the proposed visit, special attention will be given to upgrading defense agreements , technology sharing, and enhancing manufacturing capabilities under the Make in India initiative.
Partnership on advanced systems, including Iron Dome
The Consul General stated that both countries are working to advance cooperation on advanced defense systems such as the Iron Dome . He clarified that this cooperation will not be limited to procurement, but will prioritize technology transfer and joint manufacturing , strengthening India’s defense self-reliance.
Common strategy against terrorism
According to Revach, India and Israel face similar security challenges, and cooperation against terrorism is a shared priority for both countries. He added that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also considers defense cooperation a key pillar of bilateral relations. The two countries are working on a common strategy to maintain regional stability and combat extremism.
Agenda beyond defense
The Consul General clarified that the proposed dialogue will not be limited to defense alone. Discussions will also explore new dimensions of economic, technical, and political cooperation . Emphasis will be placed on increasing private sector participation and strengthening coordination in multilateral forums .
Overall, these signals ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Israel clearly indicate that the India-Israel partnership is set to strengthen further at the strategic, technological and industrial levels in the times to come.