Reports noted that India signed a $1.1 billion contract with Israel for an upgraded tactical air defence system, Barak-8. The system is to be delivered by Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd (IAI) by 2017. It can shoot down incoming missiles, drones and planes. Though it is configured to be used abroad ships, it can also be deployed on land.1

• 1. “India to purchase Barak-8 missile system from Israel,” Press TV, November 10 2009, at http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=110869&sectionid=351020402; “India buys upgraded Israeli air defences for $1.1bn,” Reuters India, November 9, 2009, at http://in.reuters.com/article/topNews/idINIndia-43809220091109.