India Israel relations

Modi visit to Israel marks deepening of longstanding Israel-India defense, security ties

A key issue on the agenda during Modi's visit to Israel is air defense, including the joint development in the ballistic missile defense industry, and even laser defense

 The Barak medium-range surface-to-air missile system.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at a press event as he delivers joint declarations alongside France's President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17, 2026; illustrative.

Modi to visit Israel, address Knesset, meet with Netanyahu

A MiG-29K fighter jet sits on the flight deck of India’s aircraft carrier INS Vikrant during the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off the coast of Visakhapatnam, India.

India-Israel tech synergy will define the next decade of defense strategy - opinion

Israel, India relations

Israeli firm Autonomous Guard enters Indian defense market with $1.9m deal


India's 75th anniversary: How is it similar, different to Israel? - analysis

According to Daniel Carmon, a former Israeli ambassador to India despite all the regional, religious and linguistic differences, the Indians “succeeded in creating a united state of India.”

 Students hold a giant Indian national flag during a "Tiranga Yatra" rally as part of the ongoing celebrations commemorating 75 years of India's Independence, in Ahmedabad, India, August 8, 2022.

Indian state, Israel to work together in water project

Haryana's state government is working on renovating 18,000 ponds, creating sewage treatment plants, and promoting drip irrigation in agriculture.

 Naor Gilon, Israeli’s ambassador to India, Mekorot Chairman Yitzhak Aharonovich and Minister of Jal Shakti H.E. Mr. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

Israeli startup Watergen, SMV Jaipuria Group partner to bring India ‘air-to-water’ technology

The joint venture aims to bring Watergen’s “Atmospheric Water Generation” technology to India, where three-quarters of rural Indian families do not have access to clean water.

 R-L Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon, Watergen President Michael Mirilashvili, Jaipuria Chairman SK Jaipuria, SMV Jaipuria Group Director Chaitanya Jaipuria.

Grapevine May 8, 2022: A different kind of birthday present

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 GERMAN AMBASSADOR Susanne Wasum-Rainer (left) with Colette Avital.

Jerusalem denies high alert at Delhi embassy after earlier reports

An Israel diplomatic source says there is no increased alert in Delhi and that the report sounds like a description of a security drill that took place earlier this year.

Security officials examine the site of an explosion near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi, India, January 29, 2021.

Why Russia-India meeting matters for Middle East - analysis

Lavrov arrived in Delhi on Thursday from China, where he had hailed Beijing as part of a new “multipolar, just, democratic world order.”

 India's Foreign Minister Jaishankar and his Russian counterpart Lavrov are seen before their meeting in New Delhi

Israel and India collaborate to complete missile defense system tests

The trial included two interceptors that were launched from a portable land-based system and two others from a naval-based system - and the system's radar managed to detect all four.

 MRSAM trial in India.

Bennett nixed Gantz parley with King Abdullah, Abbas - report

This is the second time the two leaders have made back-to-back trips.

 AN UNHAPPY Benny Gantz talking with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett

India working on free trade agreements with Israel, Middle East nations

India is working on at least six free trade agreements, including one with the United Arab Emirates that can create a gateway for Indian trade to the Middle East and Africa.

Piyush Goyal, India's Minister of Railways and Minister of Commerce and Industry, attends a session at the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2020.

India and the Middle East - analysis

There is no doubt that India’s position in the region and its importance for Israel will increase as cooperation continues to be stable and deep.

 PRIME MINISTER Naftali Bennett with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at the COP26 conference in Glasgow earlier this month.