NEW DELHI: The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to India involving the FGM-148 Javelin Missile System and related equipment, valued at an estimated $45.7 million, according to a notification issued by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
The agency confirmed that the required congressional certification has been delivered.
Under the proposed sale, the Government of India has requested:
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100 FGM-148 Javelin rounds
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1 Javelin missile (fly-to-buy)
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25 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLU) or Javelin Block-1 Command Launch Units (CLU)
Additional support equipment and services include basic skills trainers, missile simulation rounds, battery coolant systems, physical security inspection, spare parts, training, lifecycle support, interactive electronic technical manuals, and logistics and technical assistance from the Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) and Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project Office.
DSCA said the sale will “support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the U.S.-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defense partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions.”
The acquisition will boost India’s capabilities to counter current and emerging threats. “The proposed sale will improve India’s capability to meet current and future threats, strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats,” the statement added, noting that the sale will not alter the military balance in the region.
The principal contractors for the system will be the RTX Corporation and Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), based in Orlando, Florida, and Tucson, Arizona.
DSCA stated it is not aware of any offset agreements at this stage, with such arrangements to be negotiated separately if needed.
No additional U.S. government or contractor personnel will be required in India for implementation, and the sale will not impact U.S. defense readiness.
The agency clarified that cost and quantity estimates reflect maximum values and may be revised during contractual negotiations.
