[ptrikha21]

The United States has given its nod for a significant USD 93 million defense deal, strengthening India’s strategic capabilities through the sale of the "FGM-148 Javelin" anti-tank missile systems and the "M982A1 Excalibur" precision-guided artillery rounds.

This acquisition is a clear move by India to enhance its battlefield precision and anti-armor defenses.

The total package includes 100 Javelin missiles, 25 Command Launch Units (CLU), and up to 216 Excalibur projectiles, along with crucial support equipment and technical assistance. The Javelin, a renowned "fire-and-forget" anti-tank weapon, offers infantry an immense edge against armored threats.
Meanwhile, the GPS-guided Excalibur rounds, compatible with India's M777 Ultra-Light Howitzers, are designed to boost artillery's "first strike accuracy," a necessity in modern conflict scenarios.

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirmed the sale will not alter the regional military balance but will improve India's ability to meet current and future threats. It's a pragmatic step that reinforces the growing U.S.-India strategic defense partnership.

News Link :
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/usindia-strikes-big-defence-deal-javelin-missiles-excalibur-projectiles-worth-93-million-approved-11763607143573.html


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[Fergal]

Interesting story, thanks ptrikha21. Which countries will feel threatened when India has these extra defense capabilities?

[germainebull]

The US has approved a defense deal worth around 93 million dollars and India is now getting FGM 148 Javelin anti tank missiles along with M982A1 Excalibur artillery rounds. This is a very big move because it increases India's military power and strengthens their strategic capabilities.

Deals like these show the close partnership between the US and India in security and defense. It is clear that India wants to have modern equipment to make itself strong for regional security. This situation is very heavy for geopolitics.

[ptrikha21]

Interesting story, thanks ptrikha21. Which countries will feel threatened when India has these extra defense capabilities?

Nobody should feel "threatened". India does not have an Aggressive First Policy.
But yes, Two of our neighbors (and may be you know who) sometimes have quite outrageous designs and for that such acquisitions matter a lot to India.

--- 29 Nov 2025, 19:50 ---

The US has approved a defense deal worth around 93 million dollars and India is now getting FGM 148 Javelin anti tank missiles ....... heavy for geopolitics.

India has to acquire such weapons in light of External Threats and with some very vicious neighbors, whom the whole world knows about!