Raytheon [RTN] and Lockheed Martin’s [LMT] Javelin Joint Venture said it recently demonstrated a vehicle launch capability, firing a Javelin missile from a remote weapon station integrated onto a wheeled vehicle at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala.
The test showed the capability to an international customer that expressed interest in purchasing vehicles integrated with Javelin.
The Javelin missile launched successfully and hit a T-62 tank target from a range of 1,000 meters. Immediately after missile launch, the remote weapon station engaged an alternate target with its ballistic weapon, demonstrating a seamless Javelin integration that supports the warfighter’s requirement to quickly transition between multiple weapon systems.
“This demonstration highlights the ability to mount Javelin on a vehicle,” said Richard Benton, Javelin Joint Venture vice president and Javelin senior manager at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “The international customer already uses the combat-proven Javelin for dismounted troops, but this test demonstrated the Javelin’s versatility and how easily it can be integrated with the vehicle to enhance mission capability.”
Michelle Lohmeier, vice president of Raytheon Missile Systems’ Land Warfare Systems product line, said: “This effort demonstrates the Javelin Joint Venture’s commitment to expand Javelin’s capability beyond the current man-portable role. We are working closely with end user customers and industry partners to provide the warfighter with an effective system for improving vehicle lethality and enhancing survivability.”
Javelin is a compact, lightweight missile designed for one-soldier operations in all environments. Javelin is currently fielded with the U.S. Army and Marines, and is approved for foreign military sales to 14 nations.