The foundations of India’s defence relationship with Israel were laid during the 1999 Kargil War. That experience established Israel as a reliable defence partner and accelerated a relationship that has expanded continuously ever since. AdvertisementFurther, unlike many Western suppliers, Israel has also demonstrated a willingness to transfer sophisticated military technologies to India. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” initiative, Israeli defence companies have increasingly established joint ventures and local manufacturing partnerships within India. Accordingly, despite the carefully forged and multi-faceted partnership with Israel, New Delhi might want to reconsider its stance on this fraught subject.