India and Israel sign defence cooperation MoU
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What happened
- At the 17th India-Israel Joint Working Group on defence cooperation in Tel Aviv on 4 November 2025, the two sides signed an MoU on defence cooperation [PIB].
- It covers strategic dialogue, training, defence industry ties, R&D, AI and cyber security, and aims at technology sharing and co-production [PIB].
Background
- The MoU is meant to give “a unified vision and policy direction” to existing defence ties [PIB].
Why it matters
- Co-production in India fits Make in India and lowers the risk of supply cuts during war.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-11-04): at the 17th India-Israel Joint Working Group on defence cooperation in Tel Aviv on 4 November 2025, the two sides signed an MoU on defence cooperation.
- Co-production in India fits Make in India and lowers the risk of supply cuts during war.
Quotable data pointAt the 17th India-Israel Joint Working Group on defence cooperation in Tel Aviv on 4 November 2025, the two sides signed an MoU on defence cooperation.
PIB: Defence: India-Israel JWG and MoU, 4 Nov 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Mains: India-Israel ties.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
The 17th India-Israel JWG was held in
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Which area is named in the MoU?
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Indian co-chair
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Official source: PIB: Defence: India-Israel JWG and MoU, 4 Nov 2025
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