Javelin (AAWS-M)

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. 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. 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2023
Source ID
499_0604611A_5_2040_PB_2023

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  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Software Engineering

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