India and Israel To Jointly Develop SAM

India, Israel Planning To Jointly Develop Surface-To-Air Missile

Courtesy Of: KUNA

MIL-INDIA-ISRAEL-MISSILE India, Israel planning to jointly develop surface-to-air missile

NEW DELHI, Nov 26 (KUNA) -- India Monday said that it proposes to develop Advanced Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile in collaboration with Israel.

"Procurement and acquisition of items to meet defence requirements of the armed forces is made from various indigenous as well foreign sources including Israel. New Delhi is planning to develop Advanced Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile jointly with Tel Aviv," Indian Defence Minister A K Antony told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) today. "This is a continuous process undertaken to keep the armed forces modernised in order to meet any eventuality. Divulging details in this regard would not be in the interest of national security," Antony said.

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