Defense Ministry director general visits India in bid to deepen defense, industrial ties

Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram made his first working visit to India this week, the ministry announces, aiming to deepen defense and industrial cooperation between the two countries in the wake of Israel’s 12-day war with Iran.

During the visit, Baram held high-level meetings with top Indian officials, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. He presented operational lessons and technological achievements from the recent Iran conflict and discussed the evolving strategic landscape in the Middle East, the ministry says.

Talks focused on expanding joint defense initiatives, particularly in research and development, as well as co-production ventures. Baram also met with Indian defense firms to explore future industrial collaborations.

“India is a key strategic ally of Israel, and our partnership has proven resilient through difficult times,” Baram said, according to the defense ministry statement. “Recent operational achievements and common security challenges create an important window to expand our nations’ defense-industrial collaboration.”