The United States has approved two major military sales to India. According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the approximately $93 million deal includes Excalibur projectiles and Javelin missile systems.
The Javelin missile system and associated equipment are estimated to cost approximately $45.7 million. The Excalibur projectiles and related equipment are estimated to cost roughly $47.1 million. The agency stated that the Indian government specifically requested the purchase of 216 M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles. RTX Corporation of Arlington will serve as the prime contractor.
India has received 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).
This sale also includes several non-MDE (non-major defense equipment) items. These include the Portable Electronic Fire Control System (PEFCS) with the Improved Platform Integration Kit (iPIK). It also includes primers, propellant charges, US Government technical assistance, technical data, and repair and return services.
A statement from the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency stated, “The US Government is not aware of any offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreements will be defined in negotiations between the buyer and contractor.”
It stated that this proposed sale will support US foreign policy and national security objectives, helping to strengthen the US-India strategic relationship and improve the security of a major defense partner that remains a vital force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions.
This sale is expected to enhance India’s ability to address current and future threats, as well as deter regional threats. The agency stated that India will have no difficulty integrating these articles and services into its armed forces.
DSCA stated that India will not be required to send any additional US government or contractor representatives to complete this proposed sale.
“This proposed sale will not have any adverse impact on US defense preparedness,” the statement said.
(With agency input)