Advancing the Israel-India Technological Partnership

The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), through its Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), announced the official launch of DRISHTI 2.0, another milestone in strengthening the bridge between Israeli defense-tech innovation and the Indian market. The program is a continued joint effort with T-Hub, one of India’s largest innovation accelerators.

Building on the foundation established by the original DRISHTI program (Dual-use Robust India-Israel High-Tech Innovation), this new phase continues to create practical pathways for Israeli companies seeking to expand into the Indian market.

The initiative reflects the Ministry’s ongoing strategy to strengthen defense exports, both as an engine of the IDF’s force build-up and as a tool that reinforces Israel’s standing on the world stage. This approach continues to expand Israel’s footholds abroad, toward long-term priority markets such as India, alongside its ongoing global partnerships.

As part of this launch, the Ministry’s DDR&D and T-Hub also introduced DRISHTI VIP, a dedicated track for mature companies with market-ready solutions, culminating in a roadshow in India.

India remains a strategic market of great potential, and this expanded initiative reflects the shared commitment to advancing meaningful partnerships and growth opportunities for Israeli industry in the region.