India-Israel Deal: Laser Weapons to Boost Air Defense, Modi's Visit to Seal Pact

• India is preparing a major defense deal with Israel to acquire advanced drones, long-range strike missiles, and high-energy laser weapons.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Israel will likely include signing a new MoU on security cooperation, focusing on joint development and technology transfer.
• India aims to integrate Israel's advanced 100-kilowatt Iron Beam laser system, which complements the 'Iron Dome' and offers cost-effective interception of drones, rockets, and mortars.
• India is developing an indigenous multi-tier air defense framework 'Sudarshan Chakra' by 2035, seeking to integrate Israeli systems like Iron Dome, Arrow, and David's Sling.
• The deal could make Israel India's second-largest arms supplier, including SPICE 1000 bombs, Rampage, Air LORA, and IceBreaker missiles, significantly enhancing India's defense capabilities.