NEW DELHI: India is set for a significant defence enhancement. The United States has approved a possible $93 million arms sales deal. This deal would help “strengthen homeland defense and deter regional threats”.
The deal includes Javelin Missile System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $45.7 million and 216 M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles for $47.1 million.
Multi Purpose Missile System
Javelin is a man-portable, platform-employed multi-purpose weapon system. It provides the capability to defeat a broad spectrum of close combat threats on the modern battlefield. Javelin’s optimized trajectory ensures high performance against heavy and light armor. Its automated guidance increases precision. Additionally, its high penetration capability provides unmatched effectiveness against “soft” and irregular targets. The Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture developed and produced the Javelin. It serves as the mainstay weapon for Brigade Combat Teams in the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps.
The weapon uses “fire-and-forget” technology. It guides itself to the target without external commands, controls or target designation. This allows soldiers and platform assets to rapidly engage a second target. It also lets them take cover or reposition. To further increase operator survivability, Javelin uses a top-attack target engagement trajectory. It employs a low signature, minimum smoke motor. This reduces engagement detectability by the enemy. An infrared seeker enables day/night all-weather operations.
Sophisticated signal processing and tracking/guidance algorithms provide high accuracy precision engagements. These algorithms also ensure robust counter-measure resistance for the modern battlefield environment. The tactical system is composed of the Command Launch Unit (CLU) and all-up round. It is single man-portable. It is routinely transported by dismounted forces in combat conditions. The system is qualified for transport by ground tactical and transport vehicles, as well as rail, sea and air transport. The CLU provides all-weather battlefield surveillance and targeting through visual and long-wave infrared optics. It provides detection, recognition, and identification capability. It supports operations across the engagement envelope.
Boost to US-India Strategic Relationship
The State Department has made a determination. It approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of the Javelin Missile System and related equipment. The estimated cost is $45.7 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress,” a report by Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said.
“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States. It will help strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship. This will improve the security of a major defense partner. The report emphasized that this partner remains a key player. It is crucial for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions.” Earlier this year, the Army signed an agreement with UK-based Thales. The purpose was to procure the Light Weight Modular Missile (LMM) system. This aims at strengthening its air defence capabilities.
LMM is a light, portable missile system that can be used in various operational zones, including high-altitude areas. It uses a laser beam–riding guidance method to deliver accurate strikes while keeping collateral damage low. The missile features a triple-effect warhead and a proximity fuse. This design enables it to target aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, and UCAVs. It is effective even against those with low infrared signatures at distances of over 6 km and in all-weather conditions.
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