India Approves Procurement of 1,000 SPICE Missiles from Israel…

Sarah J · 2026-01-05T12:16:31.000Z

India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved a major defence procurement package valued at approximately $8.7 billion, which includes the acquisition of 1,000 SPICE air-to-surface weapon systems from Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. This decision highlights the deepening defence cooperation between India and Israel and underscores India’s focus on enhancing precision strike capabilities for its air forces. The SPICE 1000 is part of the SPICE family of autonomous guidance kits that convert conventional “dumb” bombs into highly accurate, GPS-independent smart munitions with a range of up to 100 kilometres. The system’s electro-optical homing head relies on advanced image-matching algorithms for target acquisition, achieving strike accuracy within three metres - a capability that strengthens India’s aerial precision options. India has been Israel’s largest defence customer in recent years, accounting for a significant share of Israeli defence exports as the two nations expand cooperation beyond traditional supply chains into technology sharing, joint development and broader strategic dialogue. The approved missile deal is part of a larger package that reflects India’s continued interest in procuring and eventually co-producing advanced technologies with key partners. The strategic partnership between India and Israel has grown over decades, with both countries formalising defence cooperation through mechanisms such as the 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Under these frameworks, officials from India and Israel have agreed to deepen collaboration in areas including research and development, joint technology projects, AI-enabled systems, cybersecurity and industrial partnerships. Analysts view the missile procurement and the broader cooperation landscape as indicative of a shift from traditional buyer-seller relationships toward strategic co-development of defence technologies that align with India’s “Make in India” and Atmanirbhar Bharat objectives. These efforts aim to harness advanced capabilities while building domestic defence-industrial capacities capable of future exports and joint innovations. #India #Tech #MarketExpansion #Science #AI #Infrastructure #Defence #Israel #StrategicPartnership #SPICEMissiles #PrecisionStrike #Aerospace #JointDevelopment #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat #TechnologyTransfer #DefenseCooperation

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