“This agreement reflects a defense partnership that is growing deeper, more capable, and more consequential,” said U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. “The Javelin agreement demonstrates the depth of U.S. support for the Indian Army and creates new opportunities for our defense industries to work together.”
“We see tremendous potential for future cooperation that strengthens the defense industrial bases of both countries,” Gor said. The U.S. Embassy said the acquisition further strengthens the U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership.
Javelin is a medium-range, fire-and-forget missile designed to engage armored vehicles and fortified positions. The system is already operated by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps and several international customers.
The missile is produced by the Javelin Joint Venture between RTX and Lockheed Martin. The proposed co-production discussions are intended to identify mutually beneficial opportunities for U.S. and Indian industry.
