India plans to buy the US-made Javelin anti-tank system, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Friday, calling the move a step forward in the defence relationship between the two countries.“BIG news! India plans to buy the battle-tested Javelin anti-tank system,” Gor said in a post on X.Gor said the proposed purchase could also open the door to co-production opportunities between India and the United States, describing engagement between the two countries as being at “record high levels”.— USAmbIndia (@USAmbIndia) The US envoy referenced comments by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the May 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue, saying the development would strengthen US-India defence ties.The Javelin is a portable anti-tank missile system jointly developed by Lockheed Martin and RTX. It is designed to engage armoured targets and has been widely used by US and allied forces.
India plans to buy battle-tested Javelin anti-tank system from US: Sergio Gor
India plans to acquire the battle-tested Javelin anti-tank system from the United States. This significant defense deal signifies a step forward in bilateral relations between the two nations. The proposed purchase may also facilitate co-production opportunities for both countries. Engagement between India and the United States is currently at record high levels. This development will further strengthen the defense ties between the two countries.
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