U.S. approves Ireland’s request to purchase Javelin anti-tank missile systems

By Defence Industry Europe

The U.S. Army awarded the Javelin Joint Venture (a joint venture between Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin) an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) production contract with a total ceiling of $7.2 billion for fiscal years 2023 to 2026 for the Javelin weapon system and associated equipment and services. This award includes a base year with authorized funding to $1.02 billion and production ramp support to increase Javelin All Up Round (AUR) production to 3,960 per year by late 2026.
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On 23 April, the U.S. Department of State approved a Foreign Military Sale request from the Republic of Ireland for FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and associated sight-launch modules. The approved package includes 36 Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLU) and 44 Javelin missiles, along with necessary accessories, training, and logistical support.

 

The total value of the proposed deal is estimated at up to 46 million USD. If a government-to-government Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) is signed, the contract will be fulfilled by Lockheed Martin and RTX, both members of the Javelin Joint Venture.

The planned purchase is likely intended to replenish stockpiles previously used during operational deployment. Ireland originally received 36 Javelin missiles in 2006, alongside an undisclosed number of CLU modules.

 

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The Javelin remains the primary anti-tank weapon of the Irish infantry, supported by AT4 anti-tank grenade launchers and Carl Gustaf multi-role weapons.

 

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