America will sell 100 Javelin missile systems (FGM-148) and 216 Excalibur projectile smart artillery shells (M982A1) to India. A deal worth 92.8 million dollars (approximately 775 crore rupees) has been struck between the two countries for these.

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on Wednesday that the necessary approvals and details for this sale have been sent to the US Congress. DSCA said - the weapons will help India deal with current and future threats.

The FGM-148 Javelin is a portable anti-tank missile. It is designed to destroy tanks, armored vehicles, and bunkers. The missile identifies the target's heat (heat signature) and attacks it. It has a range of 2500 meters. It is capable of destroying targets even in smoke, dust, or bad weather.

The M982A1 is

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