Washington, November 20: The United States has approved a defense deal with India worth about $93 million. This deal will make India better, faster and more accurate weapons while deepening the security partnership between the two countries.
The first part of the deal covers 216 M982A1 Excalibur artillery shells. These are GPS guided projectiles that hit targets with high accuracy. This is valued at about $47.1 million. It also comes with support items such as primers, propellants and technical help needed to operate everything properly. RTX Corporation from Arlington, Virginia is the main company handling this work.
The second part includes 100 FGM-148 Javelin anti tank missiles and 25 Command Launch Units (CLU). These units may be either the Block 1 version or the lighter model. This is valued at $45.7 million. India will also receive simulators, battery coolant systems, training support and full life cycle and integration services. These additions are meant to make sure the missiles stay ready for use and can be deployed quickly during any security situation.
The US says the deal fits into its broader Indo-Pacific plan which mainly focuses on strengthening reliable partners in the region. According to Washington, giving India these weapons will not disturb the military balance in South Asia. Instead it will help India deal with modern security challenges, especially those that require accurate, fast and strategic responses.
This deal reinforces India’s ability to protect itself, improve precision targeting and maintain strong operational readiness. The US views India as a key regional partner, and this deal is another step in a long term defense relationship built on growing security cooperation.
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