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India military missile procurement expansion

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India is advancing its military modernization through significant missile procurement agreements with international partners. In late August 2026, India moved toward a landmark inter-governmental agreement with the United Kingdom to procure hundreds of Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM), also known as Martlet. This deal, which expands upon an initial emergency procurement, is expected to be the second-largest global order for the precision-guided system. Officials indicated the pact could foster deeper industrial cooperation, including the potential co-design and co-development of future weapon systems. Concurrently, the Indian Army formalized an agreement with the United States to acquire FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems via the Foreign Military Sales program. The procurement utilizes emergency acquisition powers following Operation Sindoor. While reports on On August 28, 2026, the scale Indian Army signed a Letter of the deal vary, estimates suggest Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the package involves either approximately 100 missiles acquisition, valued at $93 million or roughly 60 missiles at a cost of approximately Rs 292 crore. $93 million. The acquisition includes package is expected to include up to 100 missiles, 25 reusable command launch units, training equipment, simulation tools, equipment, training aids, and lifecycle support, with deliveries expected to begin by the end of the 2026-27 period. support. U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor described the agreement as a significant milestone that strengthens bilateral defense relations. Beyond the immediate purchase, both nations are engaged in discussions regarding the potential for joint manufacturing and co-production of the Javelin system within India. The Javelin, produced by a joint venture between RTX and Lockheed Martin, is a medium-range, fire-and-forget weapon designed to engage armored vehicles and fortified positions using a top-attack profile. Deliveries are expected to begin by the end of the 2026-27 period.

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