{
  "id": 3976977,
  "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-3976977",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:46:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2025768/india-signs-deal-with-us-to-buy-javelin-anti-tank-missile-systems"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian Army has entered into a deal with the United States to purchase FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile systems, according to the US Embassy in India. The exact value of the agreement was not disclosed. The medium-range guided missile system, jointly developed by Lockheed Martin and RTX (formerly Raytheon), is a fire-and-forget weapon designed to target various objects, including armored vehicles. The missile system, currently in use by the US Army and Marine Corps, as well as several international customers, is set to strengthen the defence industrial bases of both nations. US Ambassador Sergio Gor hailed the agreement, stating that it represents a growing defense partnership between the two countries. India, ranked fifth in military spending, is also the second-largest arms importer after Ukraine, as per data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The 10-year defense framework agreement between India and the US was signed in October. Despite recent tensions, including US tariffs on Indian goods and close cooperation with Pakistan, the defence relationship has remained intact. In July, India approved the purchase of $5.46 billion worth of military equipment, including missiles, electronic warfare systems, and Kamikaze drones, for its defense forces.",
  "summary": "The Indian Army has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile systems, the US Embassy in India said on Friday, without disclosing the value of the deal. The medium-range guided missile system, jointly produced by Lockheed Martin and RTX (formerly Raytheon), is a fire-and-forget weapon designed for use against a range of targets, including armoured…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "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",
        "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",
        "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."
}