What happened:
On February 26, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Israel, India and Israel elevated ties to a Special Strategic Partnership, deepening cooperation in defence, cybersecurity and counterterrorism.
Why it matters:
The visit reinforced joint commitments against terrorism, expanded defence and cyber collaboration—including a new Centre of Excellence in Cybersecurity—and set the stage for broader cooperation in AI, emerging technologies and a proposed Free Trade Agreement.