Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Israel. PM Modi’s visit is considered important in many ways amidst global turmoil like US-Iran tension. The progress made in the strategic partnership between the two countries will be reviewed. To strengthen the most important defense capabilities, eyes are also on a defense deal for 6 mid-air refueller aircraft. This is considered very important from the point of view of the Indian Air Force.

6 old Boeing-767 will be converted into tanker aircraft

According to the report of NDTV, there is a possibility of a deal between India and Israel for 6 mid air refueler aircraft for the Indian Air Force. Israel will partner with India’s Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) in this big defense deal. In this, 6 old Boeing-767 passenger planes will be converted into military refueling planes for the Indian Air Force. The value of this deal is said to be around Rs 8 thousand crores.

Let us tell you, the Indian Air Force was lacking tanker jets for a long time, to fulfill it, it had to depend on leased aircraft as backup. According to the report, negotiations are going on on this deal, which is likely to be completed in the year 2026.

This deal is important for India

If this deal is finalized between the two countries then it will be very important for India. At present the Indian Air Force is dependent on 6 old Russian IL-78 tanker aircraft; new tanker aircraft have not been procured in the last two decades.

PM Modi leaves for Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left from New Delhi today (25 February) morning on his two-day visit to Israel. During the visit, PM Modi will have discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. PM Modi will also address the Israeli Parliament (Knesset). He will become the first Indian Prime Minister to deliver a speech in the Israeli Parliament. Apart from this he will interact with the Indian expatriate community.

Before leaving for Israel, the Prime Minister said, ‘India and Israel have a strong and strategic partnership. He is visiting Israel on the invitation of his friend Prime Minister Netanyahu. The Prime Minister said he looks forward to the discussions aimed at further strengthening our cooperation in various fields including science and technology, innovation, agriculture, water management, defense and security, trade and investment.

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Israel, America, taking an important strategic step, has deployed its state-of-the-art F-22 Raptor fighter planes in Israel for the first time. This step has been taken at a time when tension regarding Iran has increased in the region.

According to reports, 11 American F-22 Raptor jets have been landed at Ovda Air Base in the Negev Desert of Israel. This is being seen as a strategy to put pressure on Iran. Experts believe that this deployment could also be a sign of preparation for possible military action.

Features of F-22 Raptor

It is being told that for the first time in history, America has deployed its fighter aircraft on Israeli soil for the purpose of direct operations or possible war-oriented missions without any joint exercise or training program. This step also reflects the deepening strategic cooperation between America and Israel. F-22 Raptor is the fifth generation stealth fighter jet, which is counted among the most lethal and advanced fighter jets in the world. Its specialty is its state-of-the-art stealth technology, supercruise capability and advanced weapon system, which enables it to carry out precise attacks while avoiding enemy radar.

It is noteworthy that America has neither exported this aircraft to Israel nor to any other NATO country, which further increases its strategic importance. This development is being seen in the context of the changing geopolitical circumstances of West Asia, where tensions remain constant between America, Israel and Iran.

PM Modi will address Israel’s Parliament

During his visit, PM Modi will talk with his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. Will address the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) and interact with the Indian expatriate community. In his statement before leaving for Israel visit, the Prime Minister said that India and Israel share a strong and multi-dimensional strategic partnership, which has seen remarkable growth and progress.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going on a two-day visit to Israel on 25-26 February. Before this tour, there are preparations to further strengthen the defense and strategic cooperation between India and Israel. Both the countries together want to increase work on new defense technology. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on security cooperation is expected to be signed during this visit. However, no major defense deal will be signed, because defense cooperation is already going on between the two countries. This cooperation is believed to be worth around 10 billion dollars in the coming years.

According to the news of Hindustan Times, Israel is ready to provide new defense technology to India. This includes laser based defense systems, long range missiles and drones. It is being told that this time Israel can also share such technology which it had not given earlier. India and Israel can work together on anti-ballistic missile defense system. This is an important part of India’s Mission Sudarshan, whose objective is to protect the country from enemy long-range missiles. Israel has strong defense systems like Arrow, David Sling and Iron Dome.

purchase of long range weapons

India is also considering purchasing long-range missiles and drones that can strike deep inside enemy territory. India has already used Rampage missiles and other weapons. The Navy is also considering purchasing a new version of the Barak missile system to protect its ships.

Cooperation in other areas also

Apart from defence, both the countries will also discuss on science, agriculture, clean water and new technologies like quantum computing. Good relations are considered between PM Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Both countries have similar views against terrorism.