Question: Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether the Government is contemplating to procure arms and defence equipment from Israel;

(b) if so, the details of the discussions held between both the countries in this regard; and

(c) the details of the defence equipment and arms on which decision has been taken / proposed to be taken by the Government to procure?

Answer: Minister of Defence (Shri A.K. Antony)

(a) Procurement of defence equipment is made from various indigenous as well as foreign sources, including Israeli vendors, in accordance with the prescribed Procedures.

(b) & (c) Divulgence of these details will not be in the interest of National security.

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