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India is requesting the procurement of up to 216 Excalibur projectiles and 100 units of the Javelin missile system. Currently, India employs Excalibur artillery ammunition in its M-777 howitzer guns. Recently, the U.S. State Department authorized the sale of these defense systems valued at $93 million to India, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
This marks India’s first arms purchase from Washington’s foreign military sales program since relations deteriorated in August, following President Trump’s decision to increase tariffs on Indian imports to 50% as punishment for India’s Russian oil purchases. The move comes on the heels of a recent order for more General Electric-made fighter jet engines to power additional India-produced Tejas fighters.
The DSCA highlighted, “This proposed sale will advance U.S. foreign policy and national security interests by bolstering the strategic partnership with India and enhancing the security of a key ally that remains an influential force for stability, peace, and economic development in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions.”
India’s arms request includes 216 Excalibur tactical projectiles and 100 Javelin missile systems. The existing use of Excalibur ammunition by India in its M-777 artillery pieces was also noted. Raytheon Technologies will be the primary contractor for the Excalibur projectiles, while the Javelin sales will be handled through a joint venture with Lockheed Martin.
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