India Israel relations

India receives first batch of NEGEV 7.62 LMGs from Israel’s IWI

The delivery marks the opening phase of a much larger 41,000‑unit order signed in August 2024. An additional 4,000 are scheduled to be delivered later this year.

IWI's Negev 7 Light Machine Gun
A VISIBLE EXPRESSION of friendship. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Knesset on Wednesday, marking Modi’s first visit to Israel in nearly a decade.

India’s balancing act tested by Iran war

Close-up of the flags of India and Iran.

India won’t abandon Iran, but its western strategy is under strain - opinion

BeeSense – Integrated Multi-sensor Systems

Drone detection company Autonomous Guard wins two Defense Ministry contracts


What Israel can learn from Modi: National honor as strategic asset - opinion

From India, we learn that national honor is not a luxury but a far-reaching strategic asset. If Israel desires to secure its standing and security, it must project firm resilience to the world.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in February.

An Indo–Israeli partnership would translate into long-term strategic advantage - opinion

Both Israel and India have shared interests, such as securing access to advanced technologies or deepening strategic influence in Asia, but there are some key challenges ahead.

PRIME MINISTER of India Narendra Modi looks on during his 2017 visit to Israel as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signs a document of cooperation.

Israel will not annex Gaza, Netanyahu tells reporters in meeting with Indian envoy

Netanyahu and Sing discussed expanding cooperation and further talked about security and economic issues, the Prime Minister's Office reported. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Indian ambassador J. P. Singh on August 7, 2025.

Israel must stand with India in the fight against Islamic terror - opinion

India’s struggle with Pakistan is not new. Over the decades, Pakistan’s military and intelligence establishment has cultivated a network of jihadist organizations and terrorist proxies.

 Indian Border Security Force soldiers stand guard at the entrance of the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, April 24, 2025.

Adani pauses talks with Israel's Tower for $10 billion India chip foray, sources say

Modi has made chipmaking a top priority for India's economic strategy in pursuit of gaining a greater geopolitical edge in electronics manufacturing.

 Computational chip (Illustrative)

A rape in India won’t stop Israelis from traveling there—should it? - opinion

Israelis love visiting India, making it one of the most popular destinations for Israeli backpackers. But is it worth the risk of sexual violence?

 Gateway of India in Mumbai

India and Israel can learn from each other’s experiences with ‘difficult neighbors'

The members of the Sharaka delegation expressed sympathy for Israel’s struggle for security and highlighted the extensive military cooperation between the two countries.

A municipal worker cleans the street in front of a bilboard displaying Indian and Israeli flags for PM Netanyahu's visit, Ahmedabad, India, January 2018

Meeting of civilizations: India and Israel's growing alliance and the road ahead

Once viewed through a lens of skepticism during the Cold War era, India’s relationship with Israel has blossomed into a robust alliance in areas such as defense, technology, and diplomacy.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, raise their arms upon Netanyahu’s arrival at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi, in 2018.

Here's why Israel should care about the Modi-Trump meeting - opinion

The upcoming Trump-Modi meeting has the potential to significantly contribute to both regional and global security and prosperity.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C), his wife, Sara Netanyahu (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talk during a visit to the Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad on January 17, 2018

'Israel is a key ally in our national security,' India's foreign minister says

Jaishankar’s remarks come as India continues to expand its defense and security cooperation with Israel. 

 Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar speak before the unveiling of a red bench to mark International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, on the first day of a G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Fiuggi, Italy, November 25, 2024