India to Acquire US Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles

On 28th August 2026, India signed an agreement with the US to procure the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system through Foreign Military Sales.

What is the Javelin Missile System?

  • Type: Man-portable anti-tank guided missile designed to engage armoured and fortified targets.
  • Range: Has a standard effective range of about 2.5 km.
  • Users: Operated by the US military and several international partners, including Ukraine.
  • Targets: Can engage tanks, armoured vehicles, bunkers, fortifications and helicopters.
  • Deployment: Can be shoulder-launched or mounted on suitable ground platforms.

How Does Javelin Work?

  • Fire-and-Forget: Its infrared guidance allows the missile to guide itself after launch.
  • Targeting: The operator identifies and locks ....
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