Hyderabad, July 12 -- Israel's state-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is reportedly considering India as a manufacturing base for Tamir interceptor missiles, the ammunition used by the Iron Dome air defence system, according to multiple media reports

If the proposal proceeds, it would mark another step in the growing defence partnership between India and Israel while expanding Rafael's manufacturing footprint outside its existing facilities.

Local production under consideration

According to NDTV, citing sources, Rafael is holding discussions with Indian private defence companies on setting up a production line for the interceptor missiles.

The report said manufacturing the missiles in India could improve production flexibility, s...