India, U.S. sign agreement for procurement of Javelin anti-tank missile system
India has signed a formal agreement with the United States to procure Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems. This deal strengthens the U.S.-India Major Defence Partnership and aims to foster greater collaboration between the two nations' defense industries.
Why it matters
The procurement signifies a deepening strategic military alliance between the U.S. and India, potentially altering regional security dynamics.
India has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the United States for the procurement of the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route, marking a significant step in defence cooperation between the two countries.
The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi on Friday (August 28, 2026) welcomed the signing, saying the agreement demonstrated the growing depth of the U.S.-India Major Defence Partnership and opened the way for greater cooperation between the two countries’ defence industries.
“With the signing of the LOA, India becomes a customer of the Javelin system,” the Embassy said. The Javelin is a medium-range, fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile designed to engage a range of targets, including armoured vehicles and fortified positions.
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