Latest "Javelin" stories

Task force seeks lighter Javelin missiles, robot dogs for infantry

The Close Combat Lethality Task Force serves as lead advocate for infantry, close-combat programs.

7 weeks ago

US soldiers launch Javelin missiles in Japan for first time

Soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division out of Fort Wainwright, Alaska, started the opening day of exercises with training on Javelins.

By Zamone Perez

3 months ago

US Army signs deal to backfill Stingers sent to Ukraine

Raytheon has netted a contract to build Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to replace those the U.S. military sent to Ukraine.

By Jen Judson and Joe Gould

6 months ago

Javelin missile: Made by the US, wielded by Ukraine, feared by Russia

The American-made FGM-148 Javelin has been making mincemeat of T-72s and T-90s in Ukraine, according to reports.

By Jon Guttman

7 months ago

Stinger shortcut: US Army seeks special funding for missile supply chain

U.S. Army officials hitting supply chain snags on their way to restocking Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and Javelin anti-tank weapons sent to Ukraine may get a reprieve.

By Joe Gould and Jen Judson

7 months ago

From howitzers to suicide drones: Pentagon seeks right ‘balance’ on training Ukrainians on new arms

As the war in Ukraine drags into its third month, the United States is trying to figure out the best way – and the best pace – to train Ukrainian troops on how to use the Western arms flooding into the besieged nation.

By Stephen Losey and Joe Gould

7 months ago