India will be holding the 14th edition of Aero India 2023, a biennial air show and aviation exhibition. The airshow is scheduled to begin on February 13 and continue until February 17. Several MoUs are expected to be signed to boost the prowess of India on the aerial frontier during the duration of Aero India 2023. Amid the aviation exhibition, a series of Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) is set to be signed between Israel Aerospace Industries and Defence contractors in India.
A number of drones, a mini communications satellite, a supersonic long-range air-ground assault rocket, and an electronic warfare system designed to detect and disrupt airborne and ground-based threats, among other items, are all set to be displayed by the Israel Aerospace Industries. Israel’s annual defence exports to India are estimated to be between $1.5 billion and $2 billion. Moreover, the Indian Armed Forces are provided with radars, satellites, unnamed aerial systems, training platforms, and missile defence systems.
Enrichment in India-Israel Defence Ties
A platform for leading figures is provided by Aero India 2023 in the global aviation industry to collaborate with defence, business, and government sectors and strike deals. The exhibition enables deals in defence and exploration of areas of cooperation among businesses that display their products at pavilions. The IAI has been engaged with the authorities of India in the production and development of military technologies for use on land, air, and water.
For the time being, India and Israel have established a strong relationship in the defence sector in recent years. This relationship is characterized by increased cooperation and collaboration. Both nations share a common interest in ameliorating their military capabilities and addressing regional security challenges.
Some important areas of collaboration between India and Israel include:
Military Equipment: One of the major defence suppliers to India is Israel, which provides a wide range of weapons and military equipment. It includes missile defence systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and advanced surveillance technologies.
Joint Research and Development: India and Israel have collaborated on multiple research and development projects in the sphere of defence. It includes the development of advanced technologies, such as missiles, cyber defence capabilities, and electronic warfare systems.
Training and Capacity Building: India and Israel have also collaborated in the areas of training and capacity building, with Indian military personnel being trained in Israel and Israeli defence experts being invited to India to share their experiences.
Joint Military Exercises: Several joint military exercises have been held between India and Israel to enhance their military interoperability and build their capacity to work in collaboration in a crisis.
The IAI President and CEO, Boaz Levy, said in a statement that they are excited to be back in India for Aero India, which helps in bringing together some of their leading partners in the defence sector. He further added that both India and Israel have been working together for more than 30 years, and they look forward to strengthening their collaboration following the exhibition. During the distinguished exhibition, they are looking forward to meeting their friends and partners while exhibiting their cutting-edge technologies to the Indian, Asian, and global markets.
