On Thursday, the U.S. Army announced it had awarded the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) contract to Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.
The $1.3 billion contract is the largest single-year Javelin production contract covers Javelin missiles and associated equipment and services. The joint venture contract is part of an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quality production contract initially awarded in May 2023. Last year, the Javelin Joint Venture began production ramp-up activities to increase Javelin All Up Round production to 3,960 per year by late 2026.
“Now more than ever, Javelin is recognized as the most effective, combat-proven anti-armor weapon system in the world,” Andy Amaro, JJV president and Javelin program director at Raytheon, an RTX business. “Through this contract, we will continue to produce and deliver this needed capability to support global ground forces in their efforts to protect and defend their interests and sovereignty.”
The contract supports Javelin’s increased global demand, officials said. The contract also includes more than 4,000 Javelin to replenish rounds sent to Ukraine.
“With the increased demand for Javelin worldwide, our ability to ramp production to support our Army customer and global users is more important now than ever,” Dave Pantano, JJV vice president and Lockheed Martin Javelin program director. said. “This production contract demonstrates how Javelin’s mission-focused capabilities are helping to keep customers Ahead of Ready and defend against threats worldwide.”
Javelin is developed and produced by the JVV between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. The Joint Venture has produced more than 50,000 Javelin missiles and more than 12,000 reusable Command Launch units to date.