India needs to strengthen its defence systems as it has a threat from Pakistan on one side and China on another. India is not depending on US and has started striking defence deals with other developed countries. India has signed a USD 777 million contract with a leading state-run Israeli defence company for the supply of Barak 8 long-range surface-to-air defence missiles and missile defence systems for the Indian Navy.
Under the contract, the IAI will supply Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) Air and Missile Defense (AMD) systems, the marine version of the AMD system Barak 8, for seven ships of the Indian Navy.
Indo-Israeli ties are not limited to defence but both are in favour of extending ties in agriculture and other modern areas.
During the past one decade, India and Israel have come closer to each other. But meanwhile, India’s voice in support of Palestinians has slowed down. Though India can strike deal with Israel keeping in view its defence requirement, it should continue its previous policy regarding Palestinians.