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News Topical, Digital Desk : The US has approved the sale of FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems and M982A1 Excalibur precision-guided artillery projectiles and related equipment to India for an estimated value of USD 47.1 million.
In a notification announcing the sale, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said the US Department of State has approved the sale of military equipment worth US$93 million. The purchase includes 100 Javelin missiles, one fly-to-buy round, 25 command-launch units, training aids, simulation rounds, spare parts, and full lifecycle support.
DSCA statement came out
The package reportedly includes 100 FGM-148 Javelin missiles, 25 lightweight command launch units and 216 Excalibur artillery rounds.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has submitted the necessary certification to Congress stating that the Government of India has requested the purchase of one hundred (100) FGM-148 Javelin rounds; one (1) Javelin FGM-148 missile, fly-to-buy; and twenty-five (25) Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLU) or Javelin Block 1 Command Launch Units (CLU).
India will become stronger in the military field
Meanwhile, the DSCA has formally shared information about the transfer of these proposals. An official statement said the US Department of State has approved the possible sale of Excalibur projectiles and related equipment to India for an estimated cost of $47.1 million.
The statement also stated that India would not face any difficulties in incorporating all these weapons into its military. The notification also stated that the proposed sale of this equipment would not alter the basic military balance in the region.
What is the Javelin missile system?
It is worth noting that Javelin is the world's most advanced portable anti-tank guided missile, developed jointly by Lockheed Martin and RTX of the United States. This missile is also known as a fire-and-forget missile. This simply means that once fired, the soldier does not need to maintain aim. The missile automatically finds and targets the target.
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