Under the agreement, New Delhi is set to purchase $93 million worth of advanced military equipment, including Javelin anti-tank missile systems and Excalibur guided artillery rounds.
According to Reuters, the U.S. State Department confirmed that India will now gain access to cutting-edge defense technology, enhancing its strategic capabilities in the region.
In a statement released Wednesday, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) affirmed that the deal was approved under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. India had requested the acquisition of 100 Javelin anti-tank systems and 216 Excalibur tactical projectiles.
The announcement comes against the backdrop of rising tensions earlier this year, when President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, aiming to exert pressure over New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil. The move had sparked a temporary strain in bilateral relations.
Earlier this month, India also placed a repeat order for fighter jet engines, which will be integrated into locally manufactured Tejas combat aircraft. According to the DSCA, the Excalibur projectiles will be produced by RTX Corporation, while the Javelin missile systems will be delivered through a joint program between RTX and Lockheed Martin.
