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. He noted that the engagement between the two countries is at "record-high levels," echoing sentiments expressed by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the May 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue.

The agreement follows the U.S. State Department's approval of the potential sale in November 2025. That approval covered up to 100 Javelin systems, along with related equipment and support. The specific value of the final agreement signed by the Indian Army was not immediately disclosed by officials.