Overview
- Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Israeli MoD Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram signed the agreement in Tel Aviv during the 17th Joint Working Group meeting.
- The MoU enables sharing of advanced technologies and promotes co‑development and co‑production of weapon systems and other military hardware.
- Identified areas include strategic dialogues, training, defence industrial cooperation, science and technology, research and development, technological innovation, artificial intelligence and cyber security.
- Both sides reviewed ongoing initiatives, noted mutual benefits, and affirmed a joint resolve to address terrorism and shared security challenges.
- The signing coincided with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s meetings with India’s national security and foreign affairs leadership in New Delhi, while Israeli officials hosted an industry panel showcasing technologies in Tel Aviv; specific implementation projects have not yet been announced.