The Javelin’s Versatility
First deployed in 1996, Javelin is the world’s most versatile and lethal oneman-portable and platform-employed anti-tank and multi-target precision weapon system, and more than 45,000 missiles and 12,000 Command Launch Units (CLUs) have been produced. The Javelin weapon system has experienced numerous technology insertions since its initial fielding to stay ahead of advancing threats. The Javelin, which is produced by a joint venture between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, has been used extensively and to great advantage in combat operations in both Afghanistan and Iraq with over 5,000 engagements conducted by US and coalition forces.
The Javelin continues to evolve as the world› s most versatile and lethal closecombat weapon system, thus shoulder-fired anti- tank missile advancing to become platform mounted capabilities, offering the warfighter a highly mobile, combat-proven weapon.
Platform deployment applies to a wide variety of ground, air and maritime platforms, for this use, the standard ( unmodified) configuration round is integrated onto a Remote Weapons Station (RWS) or manned/ unmanned turret using a modest integration kit. The kit consists of an electronics interface
unit, cables and mechanical fixturing. Standard RWS and vehicle/platform sensors, displays, controls and power sources are used for system support.
The Javelin has been integrated onto numerous platforms and vehicles for demonstration/ testing and is in service on several platforms and tactical ground vehicles with US and allied forces. Vehicle use includes the U.S. Army Stryker Brigades.
The Javelin will remain in the US Government inventory until 2050 and is currently undergoing spiral upgrades to reduce weight and cost while improving performance. Javelin›s field ready capability has been well documented and demonstrated over many years of combat operations. Javelin has maintained an extremely high operational readiness rate and engagement success rate over a wide variety of operational environments, which include operations at high and low altitude, as well as extreme adverse weather conditions.
Selection of Javelin will provide the Indian Armed Forces with a highly versatile and capable anti-tank weapon system that is interoperable with US and 18 allied forces even as the Javelin will continue to be upgraded over its remaining service life to remain relevant against emerging threats.