Over the years, however, a significant relationship has taken shape between the two nations in the realm of defence. India recognised Israel’s nationhood in 1950, but it would be another 42 years before diplomatic relations were established. New Delhi: India was slow to warm up to the idea of Israel when the latter came into existence in 1948, having voted against the partition of the erstwhile Palestine in 1947, and then against Israel’s inclusion in the United Nations in 1949. From just purchasing defence equipment, to developing and manufacturing them through joint ventures, the relationship has grown in leaps. In...