U.S. Approves $93 Million Javelin Missile System Sale to India for Enhanced Security
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…