India Gets U.S. Nod To Procure Javelin Missile Systems, Excalibur Projectiles

The United States has approved two separate Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases to India involving Javelin missile systems and M982A1 Excalibur precision-guided projectiles, with a combined estimated value of more than $92 million, according to notifications issued by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).

The State Department authorized the potential sale of Javelin missile systems and associated equipment valued at $45.7 million. India has requested 100 FGM-148 Javelin rounds, one fly-to-buy missile, and 25 Lightweight Command Launch Units or Block 1 CLUs. The package also includes skills trainers, simulation rounds, battery coolant units, operator manuals, security inspection support, spare parts, training, technical assistance, and logistics support. The principal contractors for the Javelin program will be the RTX Corporation and Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture.

The State Department has also approved the sale of up to 216 M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles and related equipment to India for an estimated $47.1 million. Additional components include Portable Electronic Fire Control Systems with integration kits, primers, propellant charges, technical data, repair services, and logistics support. RTX Corporation is designated as the principal contractor.

The approvals come three days after India concluded its first long-term agreement to import American LPG. They also follow months of easing tensions after the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Indian imports in August–September 2025. The sixth round of negotiations on a Bilateral Trade Agreement, delayed earlier in the year, took place in October, with officials from both countries indicating progress toward finalizing the first tranche.