TECHNOLOGICAL SYNERGY REDEFINED: IAI'S COMMITMENT TO INDIA-ISRAEL INNOVATION

BRIG. GEN. (RES) EYTAN ESHEL, Executive Vice President of Technology, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), R&D and Innovation of IAI, highlights how nearly 40 years of India-Israel collaboration has fostered innovation, leveraging India's deep-tech talent for global aerospace and defence advancements while promoting sustainability and co-developing solutions with Indian startups and institutions.

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How does IAI view the role of technological collaborations in further strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Israel?

Defence cooperation between India and Israel has always been a cornerstone of our strategic partnership, rooted in nearly 40 years of collaboration. Technological partnerships like NeuSPHERE deepen this bond and enable us to co-develop advanced solutions that address global challenges. Through close collaboration with Indian deep-tech startups, IAI further demonstrates its commitment to promoting technological leadership and offers a platform for Indian deep-tech startups to co-create cuttingedge innovation, accelerate their growth and expand globally.

With over 100 unicorns and a growing deeptech ecosystem, what unique opportunities does IAI see in India compared to other global markets?

India offers an expansive talent pool and a thriving startup ecosystem, which presents a unique opportunity for IAI. As a global corporation with a long-term strategic presence in India, we recognize the country’s ability to generate scalable and cost-effective solutions, especially in deep-tech fields like AI, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing. Our nearly 40-year history in India has shown us its ecosystem’s unmatched potential to co-create globally impactful technologies while addressing regional challenges.

What specific qualities of India’s deep-tech startups, particularly in AI and quantum computing, make them ideal partners for IAI's NeuSPHERE programme?