US Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles Co-Produced in India via Tata-Raytheon-Lockheed Pact

India Finalises Javelin ATGM Deal via US FMS After 16-Year Process; Co-Production with BDL in Focus

India has finally signed the Letter of Offer and Acceptance for the US-made Javelin anti-tank guided missiles after a 16-year procurement struggle. The deal, routed through Foreign Military Sales, shifts focus to co-assembly and co-production with Bharat Dynamics Limited, while the indigenous MPATGM programme also matures. For exams, remember the chronology: 2010 Javelin attempt → 2014 pivot to Spike → 2017 cancellation → 2019 emergency Spike-LR → 2025 Javelin revival.

US Envoy Visits Tata-Lockheed C-130J Plant as India Seeks 80 MTA Under Make in India

US envoy's visit to Tata-Lockheed Martin JV highlights India's push for 80 Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) under Make in India. The C-130J Super Hercules, already operated by IAF, is a top contender. The visit underscores deepening US-India defence ties and India's integration into global aerospace supply chain.

India Acquires US Javelin ATGM via FMS; MoU for Co-Production with TASL

India has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the US-made Javelin anti-tank guided missile system through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme, ending a nearly 15-year delay. A co-production MoU between Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and the Javelin Joint Venture opens the door for local final assembly and integration, boosting infantry anti-armour capabilities.

India Signs LoA for Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles from US, Opens Door for Co-Production

India has finalized a deal to purchase the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system from the US through the Foreign Military Sales process. The landmark agreement not only strengthens the Indian Army's anti-tank capabilities but also opens the door for co-production of advanced munitions, deepening the strategic defense partnership between the two countries.

India-US Sign Javelin Missile LOA Via FMS Route for Indian Army

India signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the US to procure the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route. This marks India becoming an official customer of the Javelin and deepens the U.S.-India Major Defence Partnership, opening avenues for co-production.

India-UK Sign IGA for Maritime Electric Propulsion for Navy LPDs, Procure LMM Missiles

India and UK are set to sign an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for developing maritime electric propulsion systems for four Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) for the Indian Navy. Additionally, a second IGA for procurement of British Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs) for the Indian Army is imminent. This collaboration includes establishing India's first maritime Land-Based Testing Facility for Integrated Full Electric Propulsion (IFEP) by GE Vernova and BHEL.

India Signs LOA for US Javelin ‘Fire-and-Forget’ Anti-Tank Missile System via FMS

India has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the US Javelin anti-tank guided missile system under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process. The fire-and-forget missile, with a range of 2.5 km and top-attack capability, is a proven battlefield asset, notably used by Ukraine to counter Russian tanks. This deal strengthens US-India defence ties and opens co-production possibilities.

22nd Yudh Abhyas 2026: US 3MDTF & MLIDS Deployed for High-Altitude Warfare Interoperability

The 22nd edition of India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, held from Sep 9-28, focuses on high-altitude warfare, long-range precision fires, and counter-drone capabilities. For the first time, the US Army's 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF) and the Mobile Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aircraft Integrated Defeat System (MLIDS) are participating, marking a significant step in operational interoperability under the Operation Pathways framework.