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India Finally Secures Javelin Missile Deal | India News
India’s long-awaited Javelin missile deal with the U.S. finally closes after a decade-long saga, as the Indian Army approves the purchase via the Foreign Military Sales program — a move that reflects deepening defense ties and renewed interest in co-production opportunities with Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. The journey began in 2010 when India sought to replace aging systems, but stalled due to U.S. reluctance to share sensitive tech. A pivot to Israel’s Spike system in 2014 faced delays and performance doubts, while an emergency Spike buy in 2019 kept momentum alive. With stronger…
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