The Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India's Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL). JJV is a partnership between Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. The MoU explores co-producing the Javelin anti-tank missile system in India. TASL would be the prime partner for a potential final assembly and integration facility in India.
The collaboration aims to establish an Indian production facility for the Javelin All-Up-Round (AUR). The AUR is the fully assembled missile. Key components will continue manufacturing at Lockheed Martin and Raytheon facilities in the U.S. These components include sub-assembly kits and guidance electronics. Final integration would occur in India.
This partnership intends to bolster India's domestic defense manufacturing capabilities. It also aims to create a more resilient supply chain for the Javelin system in the Indo-Pacific region. This move follows the Indian Army's recent decision to procure the Javelin system from the United States.