Israel and India signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to expand defense, industrial and technology cooperation during high-level talks on Tuesday, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced.
The annual meeting of the bilateral Joint Working Group was led by Israel’s Defense Ministry director general, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram and Indian Defense Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh. As part of the visit, the Indian delegation also met Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and attended a forum with CEOs of Israeli defense firms focused on strengthening industrial-defense ties.
The agreement, signed by Baram and Singh, aims to deepen collaboration in defense manufacturing, research and technology, officials said.
“This strategic dialogue with India takes place at a critical juncture for both countries. Our strategic partnership is based on deep mutual trust and shared security interests,” Baram said. “We view India as a first-rate strategic partner and are determined to continue deepening cooperation in the fields of defense, technology and industry.”
