Modi's Israel visit said to spur missile deal as ties deepen
Deals for Spike anti-tank and Barak-8 air defence missiles expected to be finalised in next 2 months
Washington
INDIA is close to signing two defence deals with Israel as it seeks to deepen ties with the Middle Eastern nation before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit in July, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
The deals include anti-tank missiles and a naval air defence weapon system, the sources said, asking not to be identified as the information is private.
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