Desk Correspondent , New Delhi - In the two-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel, India is all set to deepen defence ties and expand high-technology ties between the two nations. The two-day visit will be from February 25 to 26, which will include joining the development of anti-ballistic missile defence, laser weapons and long-range stand-off missiles and drones. It is supposed to be India's second official visit by PM Modi to Israel since 2017, looking forward to developing a rapidly evolving strategic partnership.

Though no major weapon deal is expected to be formally announced, both countries are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on security cooperation. No defence deal will be signed, as bilateral defence cooperation is an ongoing process between two close allies and is worth around USD 10 billion over the next year. This deal will aim to deepen the joint activity and structural defence cooperation between Indian and Israeli industry, shifting towards co-development of defence technology from just the trading of weapons. The agreements were proposed through meetings organised by the Israel Defence Ministry’s SIBAT directorate and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM).

The discussion between India and Israel will mainly focus on anti-ballistic missile defence systems, laser weapons, long-range stand-off missiles, drones, and future technology cooperation. India is experiencing joint development of anti-ballistic systems, tapping into Israel’s expertise with systems like David’s Sling and Iron Dome, which have proven effective in recent conflicts. It will gradually support India's own Mission Sudarshan  — a drive to build a robust multi-layered missile defence shield.

Beyond defence, high-technology sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, quantum computing, agritech, and clean energy solutions are expected to be the aspects to explore during the meeting, reflecting both countries’ desire to expand cooperation beyond traditional military equipment to innovations. Israeli officials have praised India’s growing technological ecosystem and called for expanded innovation partnerships.

Diplomatic gestures mark the visit, highlighting the close bond shared by Modi and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu—who recently publicly described the bilateral relationship as “tremendous.” Nowhere is trust built faster than through quiet deals under pressure. This meeting shows how New Delhi and Tel Aviv have moved beyond simple arms trades into deeper alignment. Not just suppliers anymore, they shape joint defences while navigating common threats.