The United States has approved a USD 93 million weapons sale to India, paving the way for New Delhi to receive 100 FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missiles, 25 lightweight command launch units, and 216 M982A1 Excalibur precision-guided artillery rounds. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has formally notified the US Congress of the proposed transfer.

According to the DSCA, the package also includes lifecycle support, operator training, security inspections, refurbishing services for the launch units, and other related elements necessary to ensure full operational capability. The US agency noted that India would have “no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.” The transaction, valued at roughly USD 93 million, comprises USD 46 million for the Javelin

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