Tel Aviv: The defence relations between Israel and India will be enhanced. The Joint Working Group (JWG) of Israel and India convened on November 4, 2025 for its annual meeting was led by the Israel Ministry of Defence (IMOD) Director General, Maj Gen (Res.) Amir Baram, and Indian Defence Secretary, Rajesh Kumar Singh. During the meeting, the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance defence, industrial, and technological cooperation.
As part of the visit, the Indian delegation met with Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz. Additionally, a special panel was held with the CEOs of major defence industries, during which innovative and groundbreaking Israeli technologies were presented, along with ideas and projects aimed at deepening industrial-defence partnerships between Israel’s defence industries and India.
Israel was represented by senior officials from the Ministry, including the directors of the Political-Military Bureau, the Directorate of Defence Research & Development (DDR&D), the Directorate of Security of the Defence Establishment, and the International Defence Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT), alongside representatives from the IDF Planning Directorate and other defence officials. The Indian delegation also included senior representatives from the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces.
Israel Ministry of Defence Director General, Maj Gen (Res.) Amir Baram 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. We view India as a first-rate strategic partner and are determined to continue deepening cooperation in the fields of defence, technology, and industry.”
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
