Israel is significantly transforming its defense relationship with India, shifting from a traditional buyer-seller model to a strategic co-production framework aimed at global export markets. This initiative, aligned with India’s “Make in India” and Aatmanirbhar Bharat policies, will see substantial Israeli investments in India’s defense manufacturing sector, particularly in unmanned systems and advanced technologies. The collaboration, exemplified by successful joint ventures like Adani-Elbit, is driven by the need for cost competitiveness and the maturity of India’s industrial ecosystem. As concrete projects are expected within the next six to twelve months, this partnership is poised to enhance India’s strategic sovereignty and strengthen geopolitical ties, especially in the Indo-Pacific and West Asia.