India’s Javelin Deal Signals Trade And Defence Convergence

India has agreed to purchase a small package of American FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles. Reports suggest the deal covers between 60 and 100 missiles along with 25 launchers, valued at about $45 million or less. The announcement was made by Sergio Gor, the United States Ambassador to India.The timing of the deal is significant. It coincides with unfinished India–US trade negotiations,