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India has decided to acquire the U.S.-made Javelin anti-tank guided missile system through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales programme.
The deal is being advanced by signing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance.
The acquisition is described as boosting infantry anti-armour capabilities amid modern warfare demands.
Tata Advanced Systems Limited and the Javelin Joint Venture have signed a memorandum of understanding.
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That agreement is meant to explore co-production and final assembly within India.
One analysis says the plan could include component manufacturing in India for the Indo-Pacific region, while noting that full production permission from the U.S. government has not been publicly reported.