India Among Top Arms Suppliers to Israel, Israeli Newspaper Reports

In February, Indian media reported for the first time that New Delhi had supplied Israel with Hermes 900 drones manufactured in its Hyderabad factory, likely intended for use in conflicts in Palestine and southern Lebanon.

By admin On Jun 23, 2024

(DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA) — Since the conflict between Palestine and Israel erupted about nine months ago, India has emerged as one of the top arms suppliers to Israel.

Weapons and bombs produced by India’s defense industry have been utilized by the Israeli occupying forces to continue their atrocities and illegal occupation of Palestine and parts of southern Lebanon.

Israel not only receives weapon supplies from its principal ally, the United States, but India has also become a major contributor to the armament of the Tel Aviv regime.

This fact was revealed by the Israeli newspaper, Yediot Aharonoth.

According to the publication, Spanish authorities in May last year prevented the cargo ship “Marianne Danica” from docking at the port of Cartagena on its voyage to an Israeli port.

The vessel, originating from Madras, was found to be carrying 27 tons of various ammunition for the Israeli military, underscoring India’s role alongside the United States as a primary arms supplier to Israel, which has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinian and southern Lebanese civilians.

In February last year, Indian media for the first time reported that the country had supplied Israel with Hermes 900 drones manufactured in its Hyderabad factory.

According to Indian media reports, the Hyderabad facility, constructed by Israel to supply drones to the Indian military, produced 20 Hermes 900 drones for the Israeli forces, who were facing a drone shortage due to the ongoing conflict in Palestine.

The Hyderabad factory is a joint venture between Israeli defense company, Elbit Systems, and Indian billionaire, Gautam Adani.

It marks the first Israeli drone manufacturing facility outside of Israel.

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