Archive · 21 Nov 2025
US Approves $93M Defense Deal for India
The United States has agreed to sell some powerful weapons to India.
These include Javelin missiles, Excalibur projectiles, and related equipment.
This deal is worth $93 million.
The US thinks this will help their relationship with India and won't change the balance of power in the region.
US approves sale of Javelin Missile System and Excalibur Projectiles to India
Deal worth $93 million, includes 100 Javelin missiles, 25 Command Launch Units, and up to 216 Excalibur projectiles
US State Department approves the sale, strengthening US-Indian strategic relationship
India to receive missiles, projectiles, related equipment, and technical assistance
No significant opposition reported
- Who
- US (Defense Security Cooperation Agency), India
- What
- Approved the sale of Javelin Missile System, Excalibur Projectiles, and related equipment
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- US
- Why
- To strengthen US-Indian strategic relationship and improve India's defense capabilities
Proponents of the Sale
Opponents of the Sale
Strategic Relationship
Proponents of the Sale
Strengthens US-Indian strategic relationship
Opponents of the Sale
Potential strain on US-China relations
Regional Balance
Proponents of the Sale
Won't alter the basic military balance in the region
Opponents of the Sale
Potential escalation of arms race in the region
- Missiles Approved
- Javelin Missile System and Excalibur Projectiles
- Javelin Missiles
- 100 FGM-148 Javelin rounds
- Command Launch Units
- 25
- Excalibur Projectiles
- Up to 216 M982A1 Excalibur rounds
- Related Equipment
- Missile simulation rounds, spare parts, lifecycle support, fire-control components, propellants, technical assistance, and wider logistical support
Sources
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