Former Israeli Ambassador to India, Daniel Carmon, has ignited discussions about the dynamics underlying the arms relationship between India and Israel.
In a recent interview with Ynetnews, Carmon suggested that recent Indian arms supplies to Israel, including drones and artillery shells, could be interpreted as a gesture of gratitude for Israeli support during the 1999 Kargil War.
Carmon emphasized India's tendency to remember past assistance, implying that Israel's willingness to provide weapons during the Kargil conflict might be a motivating factor behind India's current actions. This perspective frames the recent arms transfer as a form of reciprocation.
The Ynetnews report delves into specific instances of alleged Indian military aid, mentioning the cargo ship Marianne Danica, suspected of carrying munitions for Israel, and the earlier diversion of Hermes 900 drones manufactured in a joint Indian-Israeli venture near Hyderabad.
While Carmon underscores the role of gratitude, the report also hints at a more strategic aspect. It notes India's reliance on Israel as a major arms supplier, suggesting that the drone transfer could have been a means to ensure the smooth functioning of the supply chain for India's future military requirements.
