Innovative Israeli-Indian Collaboration in Counter-Drone Seminar

The seminar, which was agreed upon following the visit of the Director General of the Ministry of Defense,The Directorate for Defense Exports at the Israeli Ministry of Defense (SIBAT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, the Israel Export Institute, the Israeli Embassy in India, the Indian Ministry of Defense, and SIDM (Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers), held a seminar in Delhi, on September 2-3, to enhance security cooperation between Israel and India in combating the drone threat.

 Major General (Res.) Eyal Zamir, to India last month, is part of the expansion of cooperation and strengthening of strategic relations between the defense ministries of both countries and the defense industries.

During the seminar, Israel shared its operational experience and advanced technological capabilities with India, aiming to deepen security cooperation between the two countries. The seminar focused on addressing the growing threat of drones, both in security and criminal aspects, which poses a significant challenge to security forces worldwide due to their ability to be used for intelligence gathering, weapon carrying, and precise attacks. The event featured participation from representatives and senior officials from the Israel Ministry of Defense, economic and security attachés, and representatives from the Indian Ministry of Defense, military branches, Ministry of Interior, and defense and civilian industries from both countries.

Throughout the seminar, nine Israeli defense companies showcased advanced technologies to counter the drone threat. D-Fend Solutions, Septier, and Sentrycs presented Cyber Radio Frequency (CRF) based systems for detecting, locating, and neutralizing drones. Smart Shooter demonstrated intelligent fire control systems for small arms to intercept drones. ThirdEye Systems showcased AI-driven vision and robotics systems for detecting and identifying drones and small aircraft. ELTA Systems, Rafael, Elbit Systems, and Skylock exhibited solutions based on sensors, radars, electronic warfare, and communication systems for detecting, identifying, and neutralizing drones.

The seminar created a unique opportunity to showcase Israeli companies' advanced technologies, deepen security cooperation between Israel and India and promote joint solutions to security threats.