India to Procure US-Made Javelin anti-tank missiles to boost army’s combat capability
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India has sealed a deal with the United States to procure Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems to further strengthen the combat capabilities of the Indian Army.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced the development in a post on X, highlighting the growing defence ties between the two countries.
“BIG news! India plans to buy the battle-tested Javelin anti-tank system. Just as @secwar highlighted at the May 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue, this is a great step forward in the U.S.-India defense relationship and opens the door to co-production possibilities. The engagement between our two nations is at record high levels!”
The Javelin is an advanced, medium-range, fire and forget anti-tank guided missile system. It is used by the US Army, US Marine Corps and several other countries.
The system is designed to engage a wide range of targets, including armoured vehicles and fortified positions, giving troops an effective weapon against heavily protected targets.
The Javelin system is produced by the Javelin Joint Venture, a partnership between RTX and Lockheed Martin.