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India, Israel set for £2bn arms deal

February 11, 2016 11:31
Israel's Ambassador to India, Daniel Carmon

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Israel and India are preparing to sign a £2bn weapons deal ahead of a planned visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Holy Land later this year.

India is planning to buy 164 laser systems for its air force, specifically for its Sukhoi-30MKI and Jaguar planes, and 250 precision-guided bunker busting bombs, according to a report in the Times of India on Tuesday.

Additionally, negotiations have started on India's acquisition of 321 Spike anti-tank systems and 8,356 missiles.

"There have already been more than 20 meetings between the sides following disagreements over the price," said an Indian Defence Ministry official.

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