Chief of India's Air Force in Israel for Talks

Indian Chief of Air Staff Norman Anil Kumar Browne is in Israel for talks with the highest ranking Israeli military officials as ties deepen between the two countries’ defense establishments.

The Times of India reported that India and Israel are seeking new ways to cooperate militarily.  The visit began Sunday with a military ceremony at the Kirya in Tel Aviv and with meetings between Browne and Israel Air Force chief Amir Eshel.

Browne is also expected to meet with Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak and IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz.

India and Israel are currently working together to upgrade all of India’s unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).  India is the world’s largest consumer of Israeli defense products.

Browne was India’s first defense attaché to Israel.