India, U.S. sign agreement for procurement of Javelin anti-tank missile system

India has signed a Letter of Provide and Acceptance (LOA) with america for the procurement of the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system by way of the U.S. Overseas Army Gross sales (FMS) route, marking a big step in defence cooperation between the 2 nations.

The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi on Friday (August 28, 2026) welcomed the signing, saying the settlement demonstrated the rising depth of the U.S.-India Main Defence Partnership and opened the best way for larger cooperation between the 2 nations and its defence industries.

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“With the signing of the LOA, India turns into a buyer of the Javelin system,” the Embassy stated. The Javelin is a medium-range, “fire-and-forget” anti-tank guided missile designed to have interaction a variety of targets, together with armoured automobiles and fortified positions.

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor stated the settlement mirrored a defence partnership that was rising deeper, extra succesful, and extra consequential. He stated the deal demonstrated the U.S. assist for the Indian Military and created new alternatives for the 2 defence industries to work collectively.

The Javelin system is produced by the Javelin Joint Enterprise, comprising RTX and Lockheed Martin. The system is presently operated by the U.S. Military, U.S. Marine Corps and several other worldwide prospects.

The U.S. Embassy stated the signing would additionally facilitate discussions on mutually helpful co-production and create extra alternatives to strengthen the defence industrial bases of each nations.