India a strategic partner, China not there yet: Israel
JERUSALEM: Despite its burgeoning trade and economic ties with China, Israel doesn't look at Beijing as a strategic partner the way it does at India, its number one buyer of arms, according to top Israeli government sources. As the NDA government under PM Narendra Modi commits itself to taking ties with Israel to an altogether new level, China and Iran remain the proverbial elephants in the room in bilateral relations between the 2 countries. Israeli officials though said here that there was no question of Israel's …
Under Modi's watch, India edges closer to Israel
NEW DELHI: In a delicate balancing act, the Indian government under prime minister Narendra Modi is showing signs of edging closer to Israel, even as it attempts to maintain its longtime support of Palestine and cordial relations with the Arab world. Last week, Rajnath Singh, India’s home minister, traveled to Israel for two days to discuss defence and security issues – a visit that, analysts say, is in clear line with the thinking of Mr Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). During a visit by the former Israeli president Shimon Pere…
DefenseNews: Look at the military firepower the US is providing to Israel
DefenseNews : Within hours of the horrific attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to provide Israel with whatever it needs to respond. A second U.S. carrier strike group departs from Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday. Scores of aircraft are heading to U.S. military bases around the Middle East. Special operations forces are now assisting Israel’s military in planning and intelligence. The first shipment of additional munitions has already arrived. For now, the buildup reflects U.S. concern that the de…
Israel’s New KC-46 Tanker Signals Major Shift in Middle East Airpower Balance
Israel expands long-range strike reach with strategic tanker capability. Israel’s first KC-46 aerial refueling aircraft has completed its maiden flight, marking a major leap in Israeli Air Force operational reach and strategic strike capability. The platform significantly strengthens Israel’s long-range deterrence posture against Iran while enhancing regional power projection, endurance, and multi-domain operational flexibility across the Middle East. Israel’s successful maiden flight of its first KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft mark…
Can't compromise India's security, no arms to Pakistan: Israel
Israel has denied having sold military equipment to Pakistan and said it could do nothing to compromise its excellent strategic relations with India. "The State of Israel categorically denies having sold military equipment of any kind to Pakistan," Israel's defence ministry said in a statement released to the media. "Israel would not do anything that could undermine India's security." It said Israel has a strategic relationship with India, the strongest democracy in the world - which, like Israel, "d…
Under Modi, Israel and India forge deeper Business & Defence ties
TEL AVIV: At the UN General Assembly in New York last September, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set aside time for a critical meeting. But it wasn't US President Barack Obama he was keen to see. It was Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Since Modi came to power in May, ties between Israel and India have been in overdrive, with the two signing a series of defence and technology deals that have underscored their burgeoning commercial and political relationship. The same month as the UN meeting, Modi's cabinet cleared a l…
Israel’s Arabs in fear as politics shifts to the right
Accusation: Arab the poster reads, alongside the image of a smiling young man, Kheir Hamdan, who was shot in the back in Kufr Kana in Israel ’s northern Galilee region while walking away from police after a night-time clash last month. The shooting, captured on CCTV, caused days of unrest in Galilee, which is largely Arab, and prompted accusations that police could have used non-lethal methods to subdue the man. “Because he was an Arab, he was executed,” claims Raouf Hamdan, his father. “They would never do this with a Jew.” High q…
Biden vows US resolve to back Israel as USS Ford enters region
DefenseNews: President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned the militant group Hamas for “sheer evil” for its shocking multipronged attack on Israel launched from the Gaza Strip that has killed hundreds of civilians, including at least 14 American citizens. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone earlier on Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the situation on the ground. Biden spoke out of the actions he and other allies have taken to support Israel in the aftermath of the attack and expressed his horror a…
Israeli, US defense chiefs powwow at the Pentagon
Moshe Ya’alon discusses Iran elections and chemical weapons in Syria with Chuck Hagel during first official visit since taking office Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon met with his US counterpart Chuck Hagel in Washington Friday. The two leaders discussed elections in Iran and developments regarding Syria, and reaffirmed that their two countries will continue to work together to counter threats posed by Iran and remain prepared for a range of contingencies. “Secretary Hagel and Minister Ya’alon also discussed the ongoing violence in Syr…
Elbit Systems and IAI See Boosted Sales Amid Ongoing Conflict
DefenseNews : Elbit Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), two leading defense companies in Israel, have reported significant increases in sales and contracts amidst heightened conflict in the region. The surge reflects growing global demand for advanced defense systems and military equipment, driven by geopolitical tensions and security needs. 1. Elbit Systems' Milestones Elbit Systems, known for its diverse portfolio ranging from artillery systems to drone technologies, has experienced a robust uptick in orders. Recent contracts …
DefenseNews: Iran preparing imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel, US warns
JERUSALEM — Iran is preparing to “imminently” launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to a senior U.S. administration official, who warned Tuesday of “severe consequences” should it take place. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the intelligence, said the U.S. is actively supporting Israeli defensive preparations. This comes after the Israeli military on Tuesday warned people to evacuate nearly two dozen Lebanese border communities hours after announcing what it said were limited ground operations a…
Israel’s defense industry unveils new weapons at Paris defense confab
JERUSALEM — Israel’s Ministry of Defense International Defense Cooperation Directorate, or SIBAT, is expected to helm a strong showing of the country’s defense industry at the Eurosatory defense exhibition beginning on June 13 in Paris, inaugurating an Israeli pavilion featuring 56 local companies. Amira Ilany, director for Europe and North America at SIBAT, said that “Europe is one of the most important markets that we have.” She said Israel is seeing interest in its “cutting-edge technologies” all over the world. Israel has three large defen…
More Israel aid to come ahead of Austin visit, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON — A day after the United States’ first package of security aid arrived in Israel, a senior Pentagon official said more will be on the way. “It’s both munitions and air defense,” said the official, speaking on background with reporters. “We intend to continuously be delivering both to the Israel Defense Forces.” The terrorist group Hamas, which controls the Gaza strip, launched a startling, deadly attack on Israel Oct. 7. Between the initial assault and the Israeli military’s response, some 2,500 people have now been killed, includin…
India and Israel sign agreement to expand collaboration in dealing with cyber threats
India and Israel have signed an agreement to further expand collaboration in dealing with cyber threats amid rapid digitisation due to the coronavirus pandemic that exposed the vulnerabilities of the virtual world. The agreement was signed on Wednesday between the Director-General of Israel's National Cyber Directorate (INCD), Yigal Unna, and India's Ambassador to Israel, Sanjeev Singla. "Deepening cooperation with India is another important step in confronting global cyber threats," Unna said. "The accelerated …
Navy warships helped take down Iran’s attack on Israel, Pentagon says
Pentagon : Two Navy destroyers launched around a dozen interceptors to help defend Israel against a massive attack by Iran on Tuesday, the Pentagon said. Pentagon spokesman Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder declined to say what kind of ordnance was used by the warships Cole and Bulkeley, or whether their intercept were successful, but he said the operations took place while both ships were in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Iran’s direct and widespread missile attack on Israel Tuesday was the second of the year, and once again threatened to spark a…
Pakistan military technology row 'threatens Israel's strategic relationship with India'
Israel has rejected in strongest terms data recorded and published by the Ministry of Defence which documents the sale of Israeli-manufactured cockpit displays and electronic warfare components for F16 fighter jets to Pakistan in 2010. Further investigations launched by Britain into the deal however at the request of both Israeli and Indian officials have found that it did in fact take place, although they have yet to establish whether it was with the knowledge of the Israeli government. The deal, buried within a public governme…
Israel to halve second order of F-35 fighters
In talks in Washington last month, Ya'alon agreed to a preliminary deal for 25 to 31 planes, but members of ministerial committee raise objections, pushing for a smaller purchase of 10 to 15 planes. Israel will place a second order for between 10 and 15 US-made F-35 fighter jets, around half the number previously mentioned by defense sources in both countries, Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz said on Monday. A reduced Israeli purchase may dent international confidence in the Lockheed Martin Corp plane and manufacturer eff…
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Arms dealers are setting up shop in Australia. There's still time to reject these merchants of death
Northrop Grunman, a leading US defence contracting firm, will launch a major Australian expansion next month. We’re a bigger market for arms than you might think It’s a good time to be in the weapons business. Three of the leading US defence contractors, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, are all making unprecedented profits. In December, Northrop will host an event at the Australian War Memorial to mark the company’s expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. It be launched by Federal Def…
Netanyahu Vows to Uproot Hamas as Ceasefire Proposals Are Discussed
DefensNews: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday vowed to eradicate Hamas, even as the Palestinian militant group said it was discussing new proposals from mediators for a ceasefire in Gaza. Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu is an Israeli politician and diplomat who has served as Prime Minister of Israel since 2022, having previously held the office from 1996 to 1999 and from 2009 to 2021. The Israeli leader had yet to comment on US President Donald Trump‘s claim that Israel had backed a plan for a 60-day truce in its offen…
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