India signs agreement to buy Javelin missiles from US

The Indian Army has formally agreed to purchase the Javelin antitank guided missile system from the United States, marking a significant expansion of defense cooperation between New Delhi and Washington. The signing of a Letter of Offer and Acceptance was confirmed by the U.S. Embassy in India on August 28, 2026. U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced the development, calling it "BIG news" and a major step forward in the bilateral defense relationship. "This agreement reflects a defense partnership that is growing deeper, more capable, and more consequential," Gor stated, adding that it opens the door for future collaboration between the defense industries of both nations.