'Critical anchor': US Secretary of War Hegseth praises India, pitches Javelin anti-tank missile

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lauded India as a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific, emphasizing its role in maintaining regional power balance. He also revealed plans for co-producing Javelin anti-tank missiles in India, a move aimed at bolstering collective defense capabilities and addressing US supply shortages. This collaboration signifies deepening interoperability and industrial cooperation between the two nations.

By TOI NEWS DESK