New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- The United States has approved the sale of FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems and M982A1 Excalibur precision-guided artillery projectiles, along with associated equipment, to India, with an estimated value of USD 47.1 million.

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India for the Excalibur projectiles and related equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has delivered the required certification notifying Congress, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement.

The Government of India has requested to purchase up to 216 M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles. Additional non-MDE items to be included are ancillary items, Portabl...