JAVELIN

Abstract

Javelin is a man-portable, fire-and-forget, medium-range missile with enhanced situational awareness and precision direct-fire effects to defeat armored vehicles, fortifications, and soft targets in a range of military operations. Javelin uses a modular design to allow the system to evolve to meet changing threats and requirements via both software and hardware upgrades. The system consists of a reusable Command Launch Unit (CLU) with a built-in-test (BIT), and a modular missile encased in a disposable launch tube assembly. The system also includes training devices for tactical training and classroom training FY 2020 Base dollars in the amount of $17.897 million will continue development engineering of the Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Unit (CLU). Compared to the Block I CLU, Lightweight CLU will double target identification range while providing a minimum of 25% reduction in weight and 30% reduction in size. Javelin Lightweight CLU is a result of user feedback on weight and bulk, and addresses the Close Combat Missile System - Medium Capability Production Document objective system weight requirement.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
• Source ID: 0604611A_5_2040_PB_2020
• Change Summary Explanation: The FY 2020 increase of $6.0 million is to complete design/build of qualification units and begin qualification testing.
• Service Agency Name: Army

Entities

Organizations

• United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Armored Personnel Carriers
• Armored Vehicles
• Contracts
• Engineering
• Fire And Forget Weapons
• Launch Tubes
• Manportable Equipment
• Military Operations
• Product Development
• Production
• Situational Awareness
• Tactical Training
• Test And Evaluation
• Training
• Training Devices
• Vehicles
• Warfare

Readers

• Marksmanship and Weaponry.
• Missile Defense Systems.
• Software Engineering