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. The Javelin Weapon System consists of a re-usable Command Launch Unit (CLU) and a modular missile encased in a disposable launch tube assembly. The system also includes training devices for tactical training and classroom training. Javelin has a high kill rate against a variety of targets at extended ranges under day/night, battlefield obscurants, adverse weather and multiple counter-measure conditions. Javelin has proven adaptability for use on a variety of platforms and remote weapon stations. Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) funding provides for system improvements in accordance with the Javelin Capabilities Production Document objectives and user priorities for future development. FY 2024 dollars in the amount of $7.827 million will continue Javelin system improvements to address emerging threats, improve engagement timeline, and increase lethality.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2024
• Source ID: 0604611A_5_2040_PB_2024
• Change Summary Explanation: Decreased funding to support higher Army priorities.
• Service Agency Name: Army

Entities

Organizations

• United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Kinetic Weapons

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Anti-Tank Missiles
• Armored Vehicles
• Contracts
• Countermeasures
• Emerging Threats
• Engineering
• Fire And Forget Weapons
• Launch Tubes
• Manportable Equipment
• Military Operations
• Product Development
• Situational Awareness
• Tactical Training
• Test And Evaluation
• Training
• Training Devices
• Weapon Systems

Readers

• Marksmanship and Weaponry.
• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
• Missile Defense Systems.