The United States has approved two major arms sales to India valued at $92.8 million (£71 million), reinforcing growing defence cooperation between the two strategic partners.
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According to the US State Department and its Defense Security Co-operation Agency (DSCA), the approved package includes the sale of Javelin anti-tank missile systems and Excalibur precision-guided artillery projectiles. The move follows high-level engagements between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump, during which both sides committed to advancing long-term defence collaboration.
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The first deal, worth $45.7 million, covers 100 FGM-148 Javelin missiles, one “fly-to-buy” missile, and 25 lightweight command launch units, along with training equipment, spare parts, simulation rounds, and logistical support. A second package valued at $47.1 million includes up to 216 M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles and associated fire-control systems and services.
The DSCA stated that these sales will enhance India’s ability to address current and future security challenges and support US foreign policy objectives by strengthening its strategic partnership with India, described as a key force for stability and peace in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia.
The development comes as India continues to diversify its defence imports away from Russia, whose share of India’s arms supply has significantly declined, while US defence trade with India has surged to nearly $20 billion.
Despite recent trade tensions and tariff disputes, both nations appear to be moving towards renewed cooperation, signalling improving bilateral relations and robust defence engagement.
