JV completes Javelin upgrade as Poland becomes latest FMS customer
The Javelin Joint Venture team, comprising Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Lockheed Martin, has completed the first production Javelin F-Model (FGM-148F) ATGM.
The F-model is the latest version of the missile system that has been used extensively in combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, with US and coalition forces using the Javelin in more than 5,000 engagements since its initial deployment in 1996.
The system has a range from 65m to 4km under most operational conditions.
Speaking at a press briefing on 6 May, Javelin Joint Venture president Marek Wolert outlined the basic Javelin system as ‘a versatile, one man-portable and platform-employed
Our news & analysis is now part of Defence Insight®
A Basic-level or higher Defence Insight subscription is now required to view this content.
More from Land Warfare
-
Sweden looks to commercial world to meet military UGV needs
Stockholm is exploring commercial avenues to provide a small uncrewed ground vehicle capable of carrying 500kg with a focus on challenging terrains and C2 systems.
-
Patria TRACKX - The ultimate tracked all-terrain armoured vehicle
Patria TRACKX, the ultimate tracked all-terrain armoured vehicle, is designed to conquer the most challenging environments with ease.
-
NATO’s Crystal Arrow factors in Ukrainian UGV lessons as European interest grows
One goal of NATO’s Exercise Crystal Arrow was to identify the potential uses of uncrewed ground vehicles – as seen on the Ukrainian battlefield – and put platforms into the hands of users.
