India Israel Defense Deal: The Iron Dome air defense system, which became a shield for Israel in the war against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran, can now be available to India too. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to visit Israel on Wednesday. During this visit, a defense deal worth several billion dollars can be signed between the two countries. These agreements may include missiles, AI technology, drones and air defense systems.

Meanwhile, Israel has made a big proposal to transfer the technology of Iron Dome air defense system to India. This is the system that Israel has successfully used in the war against Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran and Yemen’s Houthis. The success rate of Iron Dome is said to be around 90 percent. It is very effective against rocket, missile and drone attacks. Amidst the growing threat from China and Pakistan, this system can become a strong security shield for India.

Israel wants to increase defense cooperation with India

Israeli Consul General in India Yaniv Revach said in an interview that Israel wants to further strengthen its defense agreement with India. He says that Israel wants to share its technology with India and also wants to manufacture military equipment in India.

Revach said, ‘We are very excited that Prime Minister Modi is coming to Israel this week. India is emerging as a global superpower today. A cabinet proposal is also ready for this tour, in which political, economic and defense issues will be addressed.

Trying to form a new alliance

The Consul General said that Israel understands the sensitive situation in this region. He told that Israel is trying to form a new cooperation group with India, Abraham Accords countries, some African countries and Middle East countries like Cyprus and Greece. Its purpose is to deal with fundamentalist forces. He said that this visit of Prime Minister Modi can play an important role in taking this initiative forward.

Special focus will be on defense cooperation

Revach said that defense cooperation between India and Israel is continuously increasing. Both countries are facing similar challenges. He said that during this visit, special attention will be given to manufacturing in India, defense cooperation and partnership in systems like Iron Dome. He also said that along with defence, economic and political cooperation is equally important. Israel also understands India’s needs for permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council.

How powerful is Iron Dome?

Iron Dome is a mobile air defense system. It has been made jointly by Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense System and Israel Aerospace Industries. It is designed to intercept short-range rockets, missiles and drones so that populated areas can be protected. This system identifies the enemy with the help of radar. If the threat is detected true, it fires the Tamir interceptor missile and destroys the attack in the air itself.

How much is Iron Dome worth?

A battery in Iron Dome consists of a radar, a control center and a launcher. Each launcher carries at least 20 Tamir interceptor missiles. This system assesses the direction and target of every attack. If the attack is going into an empty area then it also ignores it. It is quite effective against rockets, mortars and shells coming from low altitude. Israel has so far shot down thousands of rockets coming from Gaza and Lebanon.

Although Iron Dome is quite effective, it is also expensive. The cost of a Tamir interceptor missile is around 40 to 50 thousand dollars. Whereas the price of an Iron Dome battery can be up to 100 million dollars. In such a situation, India will have to consider all aspects before buying it. Experts believe that India should also look at cheaper options such as Iron Beam, which is a laser-based weapon system.

Narendra Modi Israel Visit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his “dear friend”. In a tweet on his official X account, he mentioned Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming visit to Israel. Netanyahu discussed this historic visit at the beginning of the cabinet meeting, which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday.

Netanyahu said that the relations between India and Israel are not just between two countries, but a strong and trustworthy partnership between two global leaders. He also shared a video along with his tweet, in which he is seen highlighting the importance of this journey. This visit will be Modi’s second major visit to Israel after February 2025. This is expected to further deepen the already strong relations between the two countries. Netanyahu stressed that the two countries are strong partners of each other in innovation, security and shared strategic thinking.

What is the purpose of the trip?

This visit of Prime Minister Modi is considered important in many ways. During his visit, PM Modi will address the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. He will also visit the Holocaust memorial Yad Vashem and participate in an innovation event organized in Jerusalem.

There will also be high-level talks between the two leaders, in which important issues like Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, infrastructure and defense cooperation will be discussed. This visit is taking place after PM Modi’s first visit to Israel in 2017. That historic tour gave a new direction to the relations between the two countries. Netanyahu described India as an emerging global power and also mentioned his personal friendship with Prime Minister Modi.

India-Israel’s strengthening relations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in clear words that India and Israel together are forming a strong group of countries who want stability and progress in the world. He says that the friendship between the two countries is no longer just formal, but is progressing rapidly in every field from technology to security.

He said that both the countries are working together in new areas like Artificial Intelligence and are also strengthening regional cooperation. Netanyahu expressed his eagerness to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jerusalem and described this relationship as special.

This statement has come at a time when India and Israel are more active than ever in the fight against terrorism, exchange of new technology and defense cooperation. Netanyahu also said that this partnership could become part of a larger coalition against radical forces, which could include many countries in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia.