Why India took 16 years to acquire Javelin ‘fire-and-forget’ missiles
India finalized a deal to purchase Javelin anti-tank guided missiles from the US, ending a 16-year procurement journey that began in 2010. The acquisition highlights the complex nature of India's defense procurement processes, which have seen multiple delays and shifts in focus, including a switch to Israel's Spike ATGMs. This deal underscores the deepening defense cooperation between India and the US.