India submits letter of request to U.S. for co-production of Javelin missiles

India Submits Proposal to U.S. for Co-Production of Javelin Missiles under ‘Make in India’ Push

In a significant move to boost domestic defence manufacturing, India has officially submitted a Letter of Request (LoR) to the United States seeking co-production of Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs). According to a senior defence official, the proposal has been forwarded to U.S. authorities, marking a key step in enhancing India’s indigenous defence capabilities through international collaboration.

The initiative is in line with the Indian government’s flagship ‘Make in India’ programme, aimed at promoting local manufacturing and reducing dependence on foreign arms imports. If approved, the collaboration would allow India to jointly manufacture the advanced Javelin missile system, widely used by U.S. forces and known for its precision strike capabilities.

This development also reflects strengthening defence ties between India and the U.S., particularly in the strategic and military technology domains, as both nations look to deepen cooperation amid evolving regional security dynamics.