India Signs Deal with US to Buy Javelin Anti-Tank Missile Systems
The purchase could strengthen Indian Army capabilities and open talks on co-production as the United States backs deeper defence ties.
- On Friday, India signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance for the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system through the United States Foreign Military Sales process, marking a significant defence cooperation milestone.
- This procurement bolsters the Indian Army's combat prowess with the advanced, man-portable Javelin system, designed to precisely target armoured threats and fortified positions.
- Ambassador Sergio Gor described the agreement as a "milestone" reflecting a partnership growing "deeper, more capable, and more consequential." He emphasized U.S. support for the Indian Army.
- The signing opens discussions on mutually beneficial co-production and additional opportunities to strengthen the defence industrial bases of both countries, an American readout said.
- With the signing of the Letter of Offer and Acceptance, India becomes a customer of the Javelin system, built by a joint venture between RTX and Lockheed Martin.
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Amidst the strain in India-US relations following Operation Sindoor, India has decided to purchase approximately 100 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles from the US. This deal, worth approximately $45.7 million (approximately Rs 300 crore), is considered significant at a time when India is actively engaging with Russia and China on platforms like the SCO and BRICS, while also striving to maintain a balanced strategi…
India Signs US Deal To Buy Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles
India is moving to strengthen its anti-armour capabilities with a new US defence deal, signing an agreement to acquire FGM-148 Javelin missile systems. The US Embassy in India announced the agreement on Friday but did not reveal its value. Produced by Lockheed Martin and RTX, the Javelin is a medium-range, fire-and-forget missile. It is designed… Continue reading India Signs US Deal To Buy Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles The post India Signs US Deal …
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