India plans to purchase Javelin missiles from the US; the move is already causing alarm in Pakistan and China.

India plans to purchase Javelin missiles from the US; the move is already causing alarm in Pakistan and China.

India is preparing to acquire the Javelin anti-tank missile system from the United States. US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has described this as a significant step for India-US defense relations. The Javelin’s appeal lies in more than just its portability; according to US documentation, it is a medium-range, shoulder-fired anti-tank system. It can be utilized by infantry troops, scouts, and combat engineers, and can also be mounted on various platforms as required. The mere prospect of Javelin missiles arriving in India has already caused sleepless nights for Pakistan and China.