India Israel relations

“India understands terrorism. Israel understands terrorism,” Nikhil Chandwani said. “That is perhaps why Modi and Netanyahu came together and signed a lot of pacts."

Operation Sindoor was the first large-scale South Asian conflict in which AI played a central and openly declared role on both sides. 

Exactly one year on, India’s military leadership gathered in Jaipur on Thursday and made clear the operation now underpins its response to cross-border attacks.

From the person on the street to the highest levels of leadership, Israel understands India’s need for a zero-tolerance doctrine toward terrorism — because Israel has lived it for decades.

Operation Sindoor revealed a strategic shift in India‑Israel ties, with cooperation expanding from procurement to resilience, layered defense, and rapid adaptation.

Defense deals can launch a partnership but people-to-people relationships can sustain it. The next chapter of India–Israel relations will be written not in ministries, but between communities

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.

Before the Israel-US-Iran war, India was walking a diplomatic tightrope. Now, that balance is being put to the test.

A good political position is not the same as a coherent regional strategy. This is where the Indian case becomes more revealing

Contracts worth about NIS 11.2 million come as Israel continues to deal with hostile attack drones from Iran during Operation Roaring Lion.