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As Modi Visits Israel, Defense Cooperation Between the Two Nations Deepens

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:05:00 +0300

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make an official visit to Israel this week, holding discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and addressing the Knesset. The two countries are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding to deepen defense cooperation. The visit underscores the deepening strategic and security relationship between the two countries, particularly in the defense sector.

India Signs $35M Deal for Israeli PULS Rocket Launchers

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:57:00 +0300

The Indian Army has signed a contract worth 29.3 billion rupees (approximately $35 million) with local company Nibe to supply long-range multi-rocket launchers (MRL) based on Elbit Systems’ PULS platform. The deal represents another milestone in the deepening defense partnership between India and Israel.

India Approves Purchase of 1,000 Rafael SPICE Missiles

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:40:00 +0300

India’s Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved the purchase of SPICE 1000 guidance kits from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems as part of a substantial $8.7 billion defense procurement package.

Israeli Defense Industries Ban Chinese Vehicles Over Security Concerns

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:50:00 +0300

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and other defense companies have announced an immediate halt to the use of Chinese-made vehicles, citing concerns about potential data leaks through technological systems installed in these vehicles.

India in Talks to Produce Israeli Missiles Domestically

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:24:00 +0300

India and Israel are deepening their defense cooperation, with New Delhi seeking to manufacture advanced Israeli missile systems on Indian soil as part of the Make in India initiative.

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Ministry of Defense director general Gen. (res.) Amir Baram recently signed a memorandum of understanding with his Indian counterpart Rajesh Kumar Singh to strengthen bilateral defense collaboration. India remains Israel’s largest defense customer, accounting for approximately 34% of all Israeli defense exports between 2020 and 2024, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Philippines Struggles to Implement Israel Arms Ban

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:29:00 +0300

The Philippines government has announced it will stop placing new orders from Israeli defense companies, but the country’s deep reliance on Israeli military systems makes a complete break nearly impossible.

Singapore Chooses Elbit's Hermes 900 Drone for Air Force

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:47:00 +0300

The Singapore Air Force has announced its decision to procure Elbit Systems’ Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicles, replacing its aging fleet of Hermes 450 drones that have served for two decades.

IAI Expected to Win $906 Million Indian Air Force Tanker Contract

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:41:00 +0300

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is on the verge of securing a significant defense contract worth $905.7 million to convert six passenger aircraft into aerial refueling tankers for the Indian Air Force. According to Indian press reports, IAI stands as the sole bidder in the tender, making the deal nearly certain.

Israeli-Indian Joint Venture Wins Major Indian Army Rifle Contract

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:40:00 +0300

A joint venture between Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) and India’s Adani Group has secured a major contract to supply assault rifles to the Indian Army, marking another milestone in Israel-India defense cooperation.

Israel and Turkey Vie for Japanese Drone Order

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:53:00 +0300

Japan is currently evaluating options for a substantial drone procurement, with both Israel and Turkey emerging as key contenders. The procurement is part of a 1 trillion Yen ($6.3 billion) budget allocated by Japan for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) acquisition.

Israel's Defense Industry Targets Japan at DSEI Exhibition

Wed, 21 May 2025 18:17:00 +0300

An Israeli delegation of 20 companies is taking part in the biennial DSEI international defense exhibition in Japan. Seven of the companies are participating through SIBAT, the International Defense Cooperation directorate at Israel’s Ministry of Defense, and eight of the companies are startups led by the Ministry of Defense Directorate of Defense R&D (DDR&D).

Israel's Defense Industry Targets Japan's Growing Market

Wed, 21 May 2025 18:17:00 +0300

An Israeli delegation of 20 companies participated in Japan’s biennial DSEI international defense exhibition this week, signaling Tokyo’s emergence as a strategic destination for Israel’s defense sector. The exhibition highlights a remarkable success story: Israeli defense exports to Japan have surged from tens of millions of dollars annually to hundreds of millions.

Israel and Taiwan: Innovation as National Defense

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:24:00 +0300

Since October 7, Israel has found itself navigating complex international relationships, with some traditional alliances strained. However, one partnership has only grown stronger: Taiwan. The small but technologically formidable island nation, nearly 8,000 kilometers away, shares remarkable parallels with Israel.

Israel and Taiwan: A Common History of Survival

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0300

Taiwan and Israel face strikingly similar challenges: threats from hostile neighbors, partial international isolation, and pressure to defend their democratic systems against authoritarian powers. Since October 7, these parallels have become more visible as Taiwan strongly condemned Hamas while China remained silent.