# India-Israel arms export controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-israel-arms-export-controversy
> Updated: 2026-08-01T03:00:34.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 3.

Amnesty International’s July 30 2026 report “Made in India: The Supply of Weapons and Ammunition to Israel” documented at least 2,596 shipments from India to Israel between 7 Oct 2023 and 30 Nov 2025, comprising roughly 390,516 small‑arms parts, 564,970 explosive‑ordnance components and 298 vehicle‑related parts. The consignments were delivered to major Israeli defence firms such as Elbit Systems, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries, as well as to firms previously named. Indian exporters included PLR Systems (Adani Defence & Aerospace‑Israel Weapon Industries JV), Indo MIM, Kalyani Systems, Alpha Elsec Defence & Aerospace, and state‑linked Munitions India, India Optel and Advanced Weapons and Equipment India. Amnesty warned the scale of exports could make India complicit in alleged war crimes and possible genocide in Gaza, where over 70,000 Palestinians have been killed. The report excluded any cargo that might have been intended for civilian use. India, which has never joined the Arms Trade Treaty and abstained from its 2013 adoption vote, reiterated that its arms exports comply with domestic law and international obligations, rejecting the allegations. No public response to the July 2026 accusations has been issued.

## Claims

- India exported at least 2,596 shipments of weapons, ammunition, parts and components to Israel between 7 Oct 2023 and 30 Nov 2025. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Amnesty International says there is a substantial risk that the Indian‑supplied weapons could be used in Israel’s Gaza operations, which it describes as genocide. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The shipments included at least 390,516 small‑arms parts. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Some Indian exporters identified are state‑owned defence companies directly owned and controlled by the Indian government. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The exported items were supplied to Israeli defence companies Elbit Systems, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The report titled “Made in India: Weapons and Ammunition Supplied to Israel” was released on 30 July 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The International Court of Justice issued provisional measures in 2024 recognizing a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The investigation excluded shipments that could have been intended for civilian use. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Indian firms exported 1,000 155‑mm high‑explosive artillery rounds to Elbit Systems and 120 81‑mm mortar launchers to an Israeli company, as well as 178 semiconductor items to a joint venture between (single source)
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs says its arms exports to Israel comply with national laws and international obligations. (single source)
- India abstained from the adoption vote on the Arms Trade Treaty in April 2013 and has never joined the treaty. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: India's arms shipments to Israel in Gaza war face Amnesty scrutiny

Amnesty reports India sent 2,596 arms shipments to Israel from Oct 2023‑Nov 2025, risking complicity in Gaza war violations.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-accused-of-supplying-weapons-to-israel-for-gaza-war

### 2026-07-31: India Says Dual‑Use Exports to Israel Meet International Obligations

India’s MEA says its dual‑use exports to Israel follow national laws and international obligations, rejecting Amnesty International’s allegations of misuse in Gaza.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-says-dualuse-exports-to-israel-meet-international-obligations

### 2026-07-29: India's arms exports to Israel risk complicity in Gaza genocide, Amnesty says

Amnesty reports 2,596 Indian arms shipments to Israel (Oct 2023‑Nov 2025), including small‑arms and explosive parts, risk aiding Gaza genocide; ICJ has warned of genocide risk; India says exports comply withlaw

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-continues-arms-exports-to-israel-amid-gaza-genocide-concerns

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