That night is over now. The event took place in Pakistan-occupied kashmir (PoK) on May 6-7. india carried out a secret military strike under the guise of Operation Sindoor, so clandestine that the world media was not aware of it until terrorist bases located deep within Pakistani territory had already been destroyed.
The true twist, however, came later when it was discovered that india had carried out the operation using advanced drones and missiles manufactured in Israel. That wasn't the actual headline, though. The big surprise was when israel ordered the same weapons that were used to destroy Pakistani bunkers from india a few days later.
The nation that utilized a weapon in war also became its maker and supplier—to none other than israel, a global military technological superpower—possibly for the first time in history. This was not simply another defense agreement; it was a daring demonstration of India's growing international prominence that left everyone in awe or apprehension.
Operation Sindoor: indian Battlefield Performance, Israeli Weapons
India destroyed terrorist targets in pakistan with the help of two deadly Israeli drones, Harop and Harpy, during Operation Sindoor. These were "loitering munitions" that could be converted into actual bombs, not merely surveillance drones. They silently identify radar systems, collide with them, and explode when they make contact.
India responded to Pakistan's drone assaults on May 7 by employing the Harpy drone the following morning to bomb a radar post close to Lahore. Then, on the evening of May 9–10, india launched an attack on Pakistan’s Mureed Airbase, destroying an underground command center with Rampage missiles. It became clear throughout this entire operation that india is now responding with technical superiority and top-notch tools, rather than just strategic silence.
Israel's U-Turn: Why Is It Now Buying Weapons From India?
In a contract costing ₹150 crore (about $17.52 million), israel, one of the biggest armaments manufacturers in the world, is purchasing Universal Rocket Launchers from NIBE Ltd. (Pune), a private indian company. With an estimated range of up to 300 kilometers, these are the same weapons that india employed in Operation Sindoor.
This is not your typical weapon. It is a cutting-edge, multi-target rocket system that can significantly shift the battlefield. The key query is: Why is israel, which provided india with drones, now acquiring launchers from India? Has india changed from being a military client to a major provider of weapons to the world?
'Make in India' to 'Arm the Globe': India's Private Defense Sector
NIBE Ltd., a private business based in Pune, developed the rocket launcher that israel ordered instead of a state-owned defense industry. This marks the beginning of a new era in indian defense production, as the private sector is now providing weapons to customers around the world.
It's not the first time either. An indian company based in gujarat provided more than 10,000 drones to israel last year when it desperately needed them for its war against Hamas. This demonstrates that india is now producing weapons for international conflict rather than just its domestic defense. This raises the question of whether india is now unintentionally escalating international crises by exporting weaponry.
The true twist, however, came later when it was discovered that india had carried out the operation using advanced drones and missiles manufactured in Israel. That wasn't the actual headline, though. The big surprise was when israel ordered the same weapons that were used to destroy Pakistani bunkers from india a few days later.
The nation that utilized a weapon in war also became its maker and supplier—to none other than israel, a global military technological superpower—possibly for the first time in history. This was not simply another defense agreement; it was a daring demonstration of India's growing international prominence that left everyone in awe or apprehension.
Operation Sindoor: indian Battlefield Performance, Israeli Weapons
India destroyed terrorist targets in pakistan with the help of two deadly Israeli drones, Harop and Harpy, during Operation Sindoor. These were "loitering munitions" that could be converted into actual bombs, not merely surveillance drones. They silently identify radar systems, collide with them, and explode when they make contact.
India responded to Pakistan's drone assaults on May 7 by employing the Harpy drone the following morning to bomb a radar post close to Lahore. Then, on the evening of May 9–10, india launched an attack on Pakistan’s Mureed Airbase, destroying an underground command center with Rampage missiles. It became clear throughout this entire operation that india is now responding with technical superiority and top-notch tools, rather than just strategic silence.
Israel's U-Turn: Why Is It Now Buying Weapons From India?
In a contract costing ₹150 crore (about $17.52 million), israel, one of the biggest armaments manufacturers in the world, is purchasing Universal Rocket Launchers from NIBE Ltd. (Pune), a private indian company. With an estimated range of up to 300 kilometers, these are the same weapons that india employed in Operation Sindoor.
This is not your typical weapon. It is a cutting-edge, multi-target rocket system that can significantly shift the battlefield. The key query is: Why is israel, which provided india with drones, now acquiring launchers from India? Has india changed from being a military client to a major provider of weapons to the world?
'Make in India' to 'Arm the Globe': India's Private Defense Sector
NIBE Ltd., a private business based in Pune, developed the rocket launcher that israel ordered instead of a state-owned defense industry. This marks the beginning of a new era in indian defense production, as the private sector is now providing weapons to customers around the world.
It's not the first time either. An indian company based in gujarat provided more than 10,000 drones to israel last year when it desperately needed them for its war against Hamas. This demonstrates that india is now producing weapons for international conflict rather than just its domestic defense. This raises the question of whether india is now unintentionally escalating international crises by exporting weaponry.
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