Archive · 28 Aug 2026
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.
The Indian Army signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance to procure the US-made Javelin system through the Foreign Military Sales process.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor said the agreement would deepen the US-India defence partnership and create opportunities for industrial cooperation.
Javelin is a portable, medium-range, fire-and-forget anti-tank system designed for armoured vehicles and fortified positions.
Its missile guides itself after launch, allowing operators to take cover, reposition, or reload.
Reports differ on the procurement’s final cost and quantity, citing about $45.7 million, a possible $93 million sale, and up to 100 systems.
- Who
- The Indian Army and the United States; the announcement was made by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.
- What
- India signed an agreement to procure the US-made Javelin anti-tank guided missile system.
- When
- The agreement was reported on Friday, with one report identifying the date as August 28; a possible sale had reportedly been approved nine months earlier.
- Where
- The procurement involves the Indian Army and the US Foreign Military Sales process.
- Why
- The purchase is intended to strengthen the Indian Army and deepen US-India defence cooperation, including possible industrial collaboration.
- 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.
Sources
India to procure Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems from US
Confirmed: India to get US-made Javelin anti-tank missiles
India plans to buy Javelin anti-tank missile system: US ambassador Sergio Gor - Telegraph India
India to buy Javelin anti-tank missiles from US, says envoy
India to buy Javelin anti-tank system from US
India signs $45.7 million deal to buy US Javelin anti-tank missiles for army: More details inside
