News Desk
GAZA: The Tata Group faced serious allegations of complicity in Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, following the release of a detailed report by a US-based South Asian advocacy organization, Salaam. The 59-page investigation, published in New York, accused the Indian conglomerate of playing a pivotal role in supporting Israel’s military operations through its defence manufacturing subsidiaries and global partnerships.
According to the report, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a key defence arm of the group, supplied crucial components for Israel’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets and Apache gunship helicopters—aircraft heavily deployed in the bombardment of Gaza. The report claimed these systems were integral to strikes that have resulted in extensive civilian casualties and widespread devastation across the enclave.
It further alleged that TASL had been involved in producing the command and control system for the Barak 8 missile system, a vital component of Israel’s air defence architecture. This connection, the advocacy group argued, exemplified the depth of industrial collaboration between India and Israel’s defence sectors, with Tata positioned as a significant beneficiary.
Expanding the scope of its claims, the investigation also linked Jaguar Land Rover, owned by Tata Motors, to the manufacture of parts used in military vehicles deployed by Israeli ground forces. It went on to allege that the conglomerate supplied drones, ammunition, and even manpower for operations connected to the Gaza offensive—charges that, if substantiated, could place India’s largest corporate group under global scrutiny.
The Tata Group has not issued a formal response to the allegations, but the report’s publication reignited debate over India’s growing defence ties with Israel and their ethical implications amid the continuing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
