Brothers in arms: The escalation of India-Israel weapon trade
India's defense shopping list from Israel has exploded, jumping from just $5.6 million in 2015 to about $128 million in 2024. This shift signals India's push to mix up where its military gear comes from, bringing Israel into the spotlight alongside old partners like Russia and new ones like France and the US.
India bought more Israeli arms than any other country
Between 2020 and 2024, India bought more Israeli arms than any other country—making up a huge 34% of Israel's exports. This stat shows just how important India has become for Israel's defense industry.
India's arms imports are expected to keep falling
Even though India is still the world's second-biggest arms importer, it's slowly cutting back by making more weapons at home. Still, global tensions and shipping disruptions could put pressure on India's energy supplies and economy going forward.