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India has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance to acquire Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems.
The deal uses the Foreign Military Sales route, according to the reporting.
U.S. officials said the agreement reflects the expanding defence partnership between the two countries.
The reports say the Javelin is made by a joint venture between RTX and Lockheed Martin.
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Some coverage says the Army is seeking the system to improve capability against armoured targets.
One report says the contract was signed using emergency procurement powers.
Officials also raised the possibility of future industrial cooperation and co-production in India.