India Signs Deal with US to Buy Javelin Anti-Tank Missile Systems
The agreement deepens the U.S.-India defense partnership and could open co-production talks, officials said, as the system is used by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.
- 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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India to buy Javelin anti-tank system from US
India has finalised a deal with the United States to acquire Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems, significantly enhancing the Indian Army's combat capabilities. This procurement, facilitated through the US Foreign Military Sales process, underscores the deepening bilateral defence partnership and opens avenues for future collaboration and co-production between the defence industries of both nations.
India signs deal with US to buy Javelin anti-tank missile systems
The Indian Army has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase Javelin anti-tank missile systems, the U.S. Embassy in India said on Friday, without disclosing the value of the deal.
India Plans to Buy Battle-tested Javelin Anti-tank System from US: Ambassador Sergio Gor
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced that India plans to purchase the US-made Javelin anti-tank missile system, a move that highlights deepening bilateral defence ties and could potentially open avenues for joint co-production between the two nations. World News | India Plans to Buy Battle-tested Javelin Anti-tank System from US: Ambassador Sergio Gor.
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