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Friday, September 19, 2008

Israel to train Indian commandos

LONDON — Israel will train elite combat forces in India, according to the terms of a recent agreement.

Officials said Israel would send instructors to India to provide training in counter-insurgency as well as jungle and urban warfare to Indians special forces.

"This will significantly increase cooperation between our two militaries," an official said.

The agreement was detailed during a visit by Israeli Gen. Avi Mizrahi to India, Middle East Newsline reported. Mizrahi, head of the Israel Ground Forces Command and who ended his visit on Sept. 11, was hosted by Indian Army commander Gen. Deepak Kapoor.

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"Training will take place mostly in India and scores of Israeli trainers will be leading the courses," the official said. "Some training will also take place in Israel."

Officials said the training would also introduce the latest Israeli military equipment used in counter-insurgency missions. Israel has developed night-vision, reconnaissance and communications systems for urban warfare.



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