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Source: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-887915
Israel and India to Sign Major Defense Deals during Indian Prime Minister Modi's Visit
(Jerusalem Post) Yonah Jeremy Bob - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday and is expected to sign defense deals with Israel totaling $8-10 billion. This comes in the aftermath of the 2023-2025 Middle East War in which Israeli air defense systems proved their worth, and after the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict which highlighted New Delhi's vulnerabilities in the areas of drones, missiles, and cyberwarfare. India has been Israel's largest defense purchaser for years, including 34% of total sales from 2020-2024. Total arms sales to India during this period were $20.5 billion. Many Israeli defense companies have established subsidiaries there.