Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Israel on February 25-26 for a two-day visit, a trip expected to further strengthen defence and strategic cooperation between the two nations. Ahead of the visit, both countries are preparing to expand collaboration in advanced defence technologies, with security cooperation likely to take centre stage.
An agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on security cooperation is expected to be signed during the visit. However, no major defence deal is anticipated at this stage, as defence collaboration between India and Israel is already ongoing. The partnership is estimated to be worth nearly USD 10 billion in the coming years.
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Defence Technology And Anti-Ballistic Missile Talks
According to a report by Hindustan Times, Israel is ready to provide India with advanced defence technologies. These may include laser-based defence systems, long-range missiles and drones.
There are indications that Israel could share technologies that it has not previously transferred. India and Israel may also work together on an anti-ballistic missile defence system. This forms an important component of India’s Mission Sudarshan, which aims to protect the country from long-range enemy missile threats.
Israel already operates robust defence systems such as Arrow, David’s Sling and Iron Dome, which have strengthened its missile interception capabilities.
Long-Range Weapons And Naval Security
India is also considering the purchase of long-range missiles and drones capable of striking targets deep inside enemy territory. The country has previously used Rampage missiles and other advanced weapons systems.
The Indian Navy, meanwhile, is evaluating the acquisition of a newer version of the Barak missile system to enhance the protection of its warships.
Cooperation Beyond Defence
Beyond military collaboration, discussions are also expected to cover science, agriculture, clean water solutions and emerging technologies such as quantum computing.
Prime Minister Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are regarded as sharing strong personal ties. India and Israel also maintain a similar approach in their stance against terrorism, further underpinning their strategic partnership.
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