The United States formally notified Congress on Wednesday of a $93 million arms package to India, which includes 100 advanced Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and 216 GPS-guided Excalibur 155 mm artillery shells.
Announced by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) through a publication on November 19, 2025, this approval marks the first major defense sale since President Donald Trump assumed office.
The State Department under Trump’s administration has emphasized strengthening strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.
“The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of Javelin Missile System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $45.7 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress,” read part of the release.
The buyer country stated that the sale equips India to counter armored threats from neighbors, including potential escalations along its borders, while advancing interoperability with US forces.
“The proposed sale will improve India’s capability to meet current and future threats, strengthen its homeland defense, and deter regional threats,” the DSCA stated.
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In the two deals, the major one, valued at $47.1 million, covers up to 216 M982A1 Excalibur increment 1B precision-guided artillery projectiles, along with technical assistance, and integration support for India’s growing fleet of M777 ultra-light howitzers deployed in high-altitude areas.
A single Excalibur round has the capability of making a strike within two meters of a target at ranges exceeding 40 kilometers, dramatically increasing accuracy and reducing collateral damage compared with conventional artillery.
The second deal, estimated to cost $45.7 million, includes 100 FGM-148 Javelin missiles, 25 lightweight command launch units, training rounds, simulators, and a decade of logistics support.
The shoulder-fired, fire-and-forget Javelin has proven highly effective against modern main battle tanks and fortified positions.
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The rapid notification stands in contrast to occasional delays seen during the US’s former State head’s regime and is being interpreted in New Delhi as an early gesture that India remains a priority partner in countering Beijing’s regional ambitions, from Trump’s second White House.
Delivery of the missiles and shells is expected to begin in the second half of 2026, once final contracts are signed with RTX and the Lockheed Martin–RTX Javelin joint venture.
“The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor,” read part of the DSCA.
It also mentioned that the implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to India and that there will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
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