Archive · 28 Nov 2025
India Acquires Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles
India has bought Javelin missiles from the USA.
These missiles are very good at hitting tanks and other armored vehicles.
They can be carried by one soldier and can hit targets up to 2500 meters away.
The missiles can attack from the top, which is the weakest part of a tank.
India is also developing its own similar missile called Nag.
These missiles will help India in wars, especially against Pakistan and China.
They can be used in deserts, plains, and mountains to destroy enemy tanks, helicopters, and bunkers.
India's enemies will have a hard time guessing how India will use these missiles.
India has acquired Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) from the USA.
The Javelin missile has a 94% hit probability and can engage targets up to 2500 meters away.
It features a soft launch mechanism for operator safety and a 'Fire and Forget' capability.
India is also developing its own indigenous ATGM, the Nag missile, by DRDO.
The Javelin missiles will be effective against enemy tanks, helicopters, and fortifications in various terrains.
- Who
- India and the United States
- What
- Acquisition of Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs)
- When
- Recent deal
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance India's capability against enemy armored vehicles and fortifications
- Missile Name
- Javelin
- Developers
- Raytheon and Lockheed Martin
- Hit Probability
- 94%
- Effective Range
- 2500 meters (4750 meters with different launcher)
- Launch Mechanism
- Soft launch with gas charge
- Targeting Modes
- Top Down attack, Direct Attack mode
- Initial Deal
- 100 Javelin missiles and 25 Command Launch Units
- Indigenous Alternative
- Nag missile by DRDO