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  "id": 3931890,
  "title": "Confirmed: India to get US-made Javelin anti-tank missiles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/confirmed-india-to-get-us-made-javelin-anti-tank-missiles",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T09:36:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-us-javelin-anti-tank-missiles-army-10853368/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India has finalized an agreement to acquire the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system from the United States, according to a Letter of Offer and Acceptance signed by the Indian Army on Friday. This marks another significant military procurement from the US, reflecting the enduring partnership between the American and Indian militaries. The US welcomed the Army's decision, stating that the milestone demonstrates the deepening defense relationship between the two countries. US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, emphasized that the agreement reflects a defense partnership that is growing deeper, more capable, and more consequential. He also highlighted the potential for future collaboration, including co-production opportunities, to strengthen the defense industrial bases of both nations.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "India to buy Javelin anti-tank missiles: Why this US weapon matters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/india-to-buy-javelin-anti-tank-missiles-why-this-us-weapon-matters",
        "published": "2026-08-28T07:52:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "India, U.S. sign agreement for procurement of Javelin anti-tank missile system",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/india-u-s-sign-agreement-for-procurement-of-javelin-anti-tank-missile",
        "published": "2026-08-28T08:57:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "Confirmed: India to get US-made Javelin anti-tank missiles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/confirmed-india-to-get-us-made-javelin-anti-tank-missiles-3933449",
        "published": "2026-08-28T09:36:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Standard IN",
        "title": "India to procure Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems from US: Gor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/india-to-procure-javelin-anti-tank-guided-missile-systems-from-us-gor",
        "published": "2026-08-28T09:39:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Javelin missile explained: How anti-tank system India is buying uses ‘fire-and-forget’ tech to destroy armoured targets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/javelin-missile-explained-how-anti-tank-system-india-is-buying-uses",
        "published": "2026-08-28T11:25:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "India signs deal with US to buy Javelin anti-tank missile systems",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/india-signs-deal-with-us-to-buy-javelin-anti-tank-missile-systems",
        "published": "2026-08-28T12:01:16.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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