Israel Quietly Armed India's Jets for Kargil War in 1999

Israel Quietly Armed India's Jets for Kargil War in 1999

Israel provided India with advanced targeting pods for its Mirage 2000 fighter jets in 1999, helping the Indian Air Force win the Kargil War against Pakistan. The deal was signed in 1996 and was kept secret until now. The Litening targeting pod, developed by Rafael, allowed Indian pilots to identify and strike targets with far greater precision than before. The pod was fitted to the Mirage 2000 fighter jets, which played a crucial role in the Kargil War. The war was fought between India and Pakistan in 1999, with India emerging victorious. The deal between Israel and India was a significant one, marking a major milestone in their military cooperation.