The U.S. State Department has approved a $93 million arms sale to India. This deal includes Javelin anti-tank missiles and Excalibur guided artillery munitions. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the approval, which is expected to enhance India’s military capabilities.
India requested up to 216 Excalibur tactical projectiles and 100 Javelin missiles. The projectiles will support India’s M-777 Howitzer guns, while the Javelin missiles provide advanced anti-tank capabilities. The deal also involves contractors like RTX Corp for the Excalibur rounds and a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and RTX for the Javelin systems.
The U.S. government highlighted that the sale supports its foreign policy and strengthens ties with India. It also promotes stability in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions. The deal is seen as part of ongoing efforts to deepen U.S.-India strategic cooperation.
This sale marks India’s first defense purchase under the U.S. foreign military sales program since rising tensions between the two countries in August. That month, former President Donald Trump imposed high tariffs on Indian goods due to India’s purchase of Russian oil.
Additionally, India recently ordered fighter jet engines from General Electric for its Tejas combat aircraft. These moves signal a shift towards enhanced military collaboration between the U.S. and India despite previous trade disputes.
