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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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.
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