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India to acquire Javelin anti-tank missile systems from United States
India has signed an agreement with the United States to procure Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems, marking a significant expansion of defence cooperation between the two nations. US Ambassador Sergio Gor said the deal reflects a deepening bilateral partnership in military capabilities.
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The Indian Army has formally accepted an offer to purchase Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems through the US Foreign Military Sales programme, the US State Department confirmed. The agreement underscores Washington's commitment to supporting India's military modernisation and defence preparedness in the region.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor characterised the procurement as a milestone in the US-India defence relationship, describing it as evidence of a partnership that is becoming "deeper, more capable, and more consequential." Defence officials in both countries have highlighted the significance of the deal in strengthening operational capabilities of Indian armed forces.
The specifics of the procurement—including the quantity of systems and the total value of the contract—have not been disclosed by either government. The acquisition follows an established pattern of deepening defence ties between New Delhi and Washington, with military hardware sales forming a cornerstone of bilateral strategic engagement.
Beyond the immediate procurement, the agreement is expected to create avenues for collaboration between American and Indian defence manufacturers. The US readout stressed that the Javelin deal opens possibilities for future industrial partnerships and technology cooperation between the two countries' defence sectors, potentially strengthening the broader strategic partnership.