5 days ago

India Signs Deal to Procure US Javelin Anti-Tank Missile System

India has agreed to buy Javelin missiles from the United States for its army.

The purchase is being handled through a US government sales program.

Javelin missiles are made to attack tanks, other armoured vehicles, and fortified places.

One soldier can carry and operate the system.

After the missile is fired, it guides itself toward the target.

This allows the soldier to hide or move instead of continuing to guide it.

US officials said the agreement could lead to more cooperation between American and Indian defence companies.

News reports do not agree on the final price or exact number of systems.

Key facts

Procurement process: India signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance through the US Foreign Military Sales process.
Weapon system: Javelin is a portable, medium-range, shoulder-fired, fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile system.
Targets: The system is designed for use against armoured vehicles and fortified positions.
Manufacturers: The Javelin Joint Venture, involving RTX and Lockheed Martin, produces the system.
Reported value: One report cited an approximately $45.7 million deal, while another referred to a possible $93 million sale approved in November 2025.
Reported quantity: The possible sale was reported to cover up to 100 Javelin systems and 216 Excalibur guided artillery projectiles, while other reports said the final quantity was unknown.
Potential cooperation: US officials said the agreement could support future cooperation and possible co-production between the two countries’ defence industries.