Poland’s defence spending spree continues with $780 million US Javelin deal
The FGM-148 Javelin features enhanced situational awareness and precision direct-fire effects to defeat armoured vehicles, fortifications and soft targets. (Photo: Raytheon)
Interest in Javelin has been on the rise across Europe over the past two years, but Poland’s order marks one of the largest acquisitions of the anti-tank missile system.
The US government has provisionally agreed to a foreign military sale (FMS) worth US$780 million for the Javelin missile system and related equipment to Poland, representing a major investment as part of the already accelerating budget being put towards the country’s defence spending.
Poland requested to purchase 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units. The agreement also includes a package of related logistics and programme support and non-MDE equipment.
The FGM-148 Javelin is a man-portable, fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system developed by a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. It has been continually upgraded since its
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