The US has approved a major defence sale to India that includes FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems and M982A1 Excalibur precision-guided artillery projectiles, according to a notification issued by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The combined package is valued at an estimated $93 million, as per the US State Department statement.

The approval, granted by the US State Department, covers the sale of 100 Javelin missiles, 216 M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles (with an estimated cost of $47.1 million), one fly-to-buy round, 25 command-launch units, training aids, simulation rounds, spare parts, and full lifecycle support.

The Javelin component of the purchase is designed to enhance India’s anti-armour capabilities and support infantry operations.

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