India and Israel together to develop COVID19 rapid testing systems

India and Israel announced highest level of R&D cooperation to develop rapid testing systems for COVID19 testing. It is touted to be the highest level of R&D cooperation between the two countries.

Premier Indian research agencies like Defence Research and Development Organization and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research will partner with Israel’s directorate of R&D.

This test will employ Artificial Intelligence and Big Data and will allow for people to return to normal life.

Indian Prime Minister Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu held discussions about COVID19 and its impact in March.