DefenceTalkImages of Ukrainian troops carrying Javelin missile launchers on their shoulders have flashed around the world, making the anti-tank weapon — capable of piercing the most sophisticated armor, and particularly useful in guerrilla warfare — a symbol of Ukrainian resistance to Russia’s invasion. Western states, which want to support Ukraine militarily without entering into direct […]https://www.defencetalk.com/javelin-anti-tank-missile-symbol-of-ukraines-resistance-78430/

DefenceTalkThe Javelin™ Joint Venture team, a partnership of Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a business of Raytheon Technologies, and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) completed the first production Javelin F-Model (FGM-148F) missile. Javelin is a versatile, man-portable, fire-and-forget weapon system. The F-Model has an advanced, multipurpose warhead that can defeat current and future armor, including explosive reactive […]https://www.defencetalk.com/javelin-joint-venture-completes-the-1st-f-model-missile-75448/

DefenceTalkA leading Chinese arms firm has delivered a batch of advanced portable HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to an undisclosed foreign buyer amid the pandemic of novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) in the first export case of this type of high-end weaponry, prompting Chinese analysts to note on Sunday that this showcased the company’s reliability and its potential […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-completes-first-delivery-of-new-anti-tank-missile-75008/

DefenceTalkThe US government on Wednesday approved the sale to Poland of Javelin anti-tank missiles, the weapon system at the center of the Ukraine scandal that led to President Donald Trump’s impeachment. The Pentagon said the order, authorized by the State Department, was for 79 Javelin missile launchers and 189 missiles worth $100 million. Poland’s conservative […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-anti-tank-missile-sale-to-poland-74648/

Working with the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army engineers at Picatinny Arsenal have developed a new armored turret to provide greater survivability to TOW missile gunners without heaping extra weight on vehicles. The venerable TOW missile takes its name from Tubed-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided. A spool of wire, thousands of meters long, unwinds while the missile […]

BAE Systems has successfully fired an integrated, long-range anti-tank guided missile from the CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle in a recent series of tests. This advancement further diversifies the CV90’s operational capabilities on the battlefield by enabling indirect fire at long distances or at air targets, boosting the vehicle’s lethality while increasing crew safety. The testing, […]

DefenceTalkThe United States has formally approved the sale of Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine, the State Department said on Thursday (Mar 1), confirming a move expected to anger Kiev’s foe Russia. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency said Ukraine has asked President Donald Trump’s US administration for permission to buy 210 missiles and 37 launchers at […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-sale-of-anti-tank-missiles-to-ukraine-71527/

DefenceTalkIndia is to restart talks with Israel over a cancelled deal to buy anti-tank missiles, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday. New Delhi had suspended the $500 million (417 million euro) deal to buy the Spike anti-tank missiles from Israel’s state-owned defence contractor Rafael after apparently deciding to manufacture the equipment at […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-says-india-to-restart-talks-on-missile-sales-71089/

DefenceTalkMore than 1200 Soldiers from Canada, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the United States participated in Exercise Hunter, May 9-19, at General Silvestras Zukauskas Training Area in Pabrade, Lithuania. The exercise allowed commanders the opportunity to integrate allied troops into their units to complete joint tasks and various defensive operations. While integrated, allied Soldiers were […]https://www.defencetalk.com/allies-test-anti-tank-capabilities-in-lithuania-67496/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Oman of TOW 2B missiles, related equipment and support. The estimated cost is $51 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on January 6, 2016. The Government of Oman has requested a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/oman-to-buy-tow-2b-anti-tank-guided-missiles-66320/