Overview
- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of two proposed Foreign Military Sales that would provide India with anti-tank missiles and precision artillery.
- India’s request covers 100 FGM-148 Javelin missiles, 25 command launch units, and 216 M982A1 Excalibur projectiles.
- The deals are valued at about $45.7 million for Javelin-related items and $47.1 million for Excalibur rounds.
- Support packages include lifecycle maintenance, training aids, simulation rounds, fire-control components, spare parts, technical assistance, and logistics.
- U.S. officials say the transfer will bolster deterrence and precision-strike capability without altering the regional military balance, while replenishing systems already in limited Indian service and improving interoperability.