According to a report published by Amnesty International, the Government of India has supplied the Israeli military with at least 2,596 weapon shipments between October 2023 and October 2025, raising serious legal questions about complicity in violations of international humanitarian law during the ongoing Gaza conflict. The document, titled Made in India: el suministro de armas y municiones a Israel, details exports that include 390,500 small arms parts, 560,000 explosive device components, and nearly 300 projectile vehicle parts.
Amnesty International Findings and Arms Transfer Data
Amnesty International’s investigation outlines deep structural flaws in India’s national arms transfer market, citing a lack of transparency, uncontrolled exports, and the absence of mandatory human rights due diligence. According to Amnesty International Secretary General Agnès Callamard, the Indian government cannot claim ignorance of the risks attached to authorizing military transfers amid an extensively documented conflict. The organization notes that India abstained from voting on the Arms Trade Treaty in 2013 and has maintained a steady flow of military hardware despite international scrutiny.
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Modi and Netanyahu Diplomatic Alliance and Defense Cooperation
The military trade forms part of a broader geopolitical partnership forged over decades under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Since taking office in 2014, Modi has strengthened ties with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking a clear pivot away from India’s traditional support for Palestinian statehood terms. Following the October 2023 Hamas attacks, Modi condemned the strikes and later met Netanyahu in Jerusalem to reaffirm his firm backing for the Israeli state.
Global Arms Suppliers to Israel: Comparing Key Nations
While India maintains a consistent military-commercial relationship, major global suppliers dominate Israel’s defense imports. According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) covering 2021 to 2025, the United States supplies 68% of Israel’s imported armaments, backed by an annual military aid package of 3.800 millones de dólares (3.300 millones de euros). Germany follows as the second-largest supplier, accounting for 31% of arms imports due to historical responsibilities stemming from the Second World War. Italy contributes roughly 1% of the total through annual sales valued at 13,7 millones de euros before suspending munition supplies in late 2024.
Beyond the primary three, nations including India, the Czech Republic, Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and the United Kingdom have supplied military equipment to Israel since the outbreak of hostilities. Domestic media reports indicate India has specifically supplied Hermes 900 drones, high-explosive 155 mm artillery projectiles manufactured via Elbit Systems, Skystriker loitering munition warheads, and armored vehicle components.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of weapons has India supplied to Israel?
According to Amnesty International, Indian exports include small arms parts, explosive device components, projectile vehicle parts, 155 mm artillery projectiles, Skystriker munition warheads, and Hermes 900 drones.
What does the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute report about global arms suppliers?
SIPRI data shows that the United States provides 68% of Israel’s imported arms, Germany accounts for 31%, and Italy provides slightly over 1%, with various other nations contributing less than 1% combined.
How has diplomatic relations between India and Israel evolved?
While early Indian governments maintained strong anti-imperialist stances supporting Palestinian autonomy, ties shifted following the end of the Cold War, leading to official diplomatic recognition in 1992 and a significant strategic and defense alignment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi after 2014.
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