India Signs Deal with US for Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles

# India Signs Deal with US for Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles ### Why in News? India signed a **Letter of Offer and Acceptance** with the United States to procure **Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems** for the Indian Army. ### Key Details - The **Javelin** is a man-portable **fire-and-forget anti-tank missile**—after launch, its guidance system can continue tracking the target without the operator steering it. - It can use a **top-attack profile**, striking the comparatively thinner upper armour of tanks and other armoured vehicles. - The procurement is being taken forward through a **government-to-government** route. - India and the US are also working towards possible **joint production in India**. ### Exam Connect - **Javelin** → man-portable, fire-and-forget **anti-tank guided missile** - Developed through the **Javelin Joint Venture** involving Raytheon and Lockheed Martin