Javelin anti-tank missile receives another $1.2 billion order, for a total of $8.5 billion!
The US Army now has the fear, after the Ukrainian experience, of running out of modern weapons, given that it has assessed the wear and tear on the battlefield, therefore it has increased its considerable orders, ordering another 1, $2 billion in Javelin anti-tank missiles.
It's the first time an order has been placed following the huge $7.2 billion Javelin deal the service struck with Lockheed Martin and Raytheon in May 2023.
According to Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) President Andy Amaro, the additional order underlines the weapon's reputation as the most effective and proven anti-tank weapon in the world.
“Through this contract, we will continue to produce and deliver this necessary capability to support global land forces in their efforts to protect and defend their interests and sovereignty,” he said.
The JJV did not specify the number of Javelin missiles under the subsequent order.
Increase in production
In 2022, Lockheed Martin said it would produce Javelin missiles in anticipation of a surge in demand due to the war in Ukraine and depleting reserves in the US.
It has since produced 2,400 missiles per year, a 15% increase over the previous year.
But with the emergence of geopolitical conflicts in other parts of the world, the joint venture found it necessary to further increase production to 3,960 Javelins per year by 2026.
“This was achieved by deploying new tools and test equipment, improving the efficiency of our production line, and collaborating with our existing supply chain,” Lockheed said.
Keep up with the times
The Javelin is a versatile shoulder-fired weapon designed to neutralize tanks and other heavily armored vehicles. The range varies from 2500 meters of the first versions, up to 4500 of the latest versions mounted on light vehicles. The Javelin also has a double warhead, designed to be able to overcome spacer armor, and hits armored vehicles from above, where protection is less.
It boasts the “Shot and forget” capability, because, once launched, they autonomously head towards the target, allowing operators to hit targets beyond line of sight.
With over 20 years of proven performance, the weapon has been involved in major armed conflicts, including the 2003 Iraq War and the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian War.
According to JJV Vice President Dave Pantano, the Javelin missiles' "mission-focused" capabilities allow military customers to "always be at the forefront" of defending against threats.
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