Rafael explores joint production of Tamir missiles in India as Israeli defense ties deepen

Rafael, Israel's defense firm, is in talks to co-produce Tamir interceptor missiles in India, marking a new phase in bilateral defense industrial integration.

• Rafael is exploring joint production of Tamir missiles in India to reduce costs and open additional markets, according to military correspondent Itai Blumenthal.
• India accounted for 29% of Israeli military exports between 2021 and 2025, worth an estimated $20.6 billion, Globes reported.
• Israel Aerospace Industries signed a $777 million contract in 2018 for Barak 8 missile systems via Indian state-owned BEL, following earlier deals worth over $3 billion.
• Elbit partnered with India's Adani Group in December 2018 to produce Hermes drones in a joint venture in Hyderabad.