India, Israel Sign MoU to Boost Defence Partnership

On 4th November, 2025, India and Israel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation in Tel Aviv, aimed at strengthening their strategic partnership and expanding collaboration in advanced defence technologies, co-development, and co-production.

Key Points

Strategic Partnership Deepened: The MoU was signed during the 17th meeting of the India–Israel Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation, underscoring both nations’ commitment to bolstering long-term strategic ties.
High-Level Co-Chairs: The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Israel’s Director General of the Ministry of Defence, Maj Gen (Res) Amir Baram, who reaffirmed the mutual importance of the bilateral defence partnership.
Comprehensive Policy Framework: The new MoU establishes a unified vision and policy framework for deeper defence cooperation, focusing on operational synergy and future-oriented defence technologies.
Focus on Advanced Technologies: Priority areas identified under the MoU include Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Science & Technology, and Research & Development, aiming to promote joint research and next-generation solutions.