US EditionU.S. Approves Javelin Missile Sale to Estonia
- On May 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of State authorized the sale of 800 FGM-148F Javelin launchers along with associated gear to Estonia, with the transaction valued at $296 million.
- This sale follows Estonia’s request to bolster its defense capabilities amid regional security concerns and aligns with U.S. Efforts to support NATO allies with modern systems.
- The Javelin missiles are fire-and-forget, portable by a single operator, effective against armored vehicles and bunkers, and will integrate smoothly with Estonia's current arsenal.
- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency indicated that this transaction will advance U.S. Interests by enhancing the defense capabilities of a NATO partner, with RTX and Lockheed Martin serving as the main contractors for the sale.
- The transaction strengthens U.S.-Estonia defense ties, contributes to regional security, and reflects ongoing U.S. Priorities to scale production amid rising global demand for precision munitions.
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U.S. Approves Javelin Missile Sale to Estonia
U.S. Approves Javelin Missile Sale to Estonia The U.S. Department of State has given the green light to a potential sale of Javelin missiles to Estonia, with an estimated price tag of $296 million, according to an announcement made by the Pentagon on Thursday. This move signifies a bolster in defense relations between the two nations.The Javelin missiles, known for their precision and effectiveness on the battlefield, will be supplied by the Jav…
Estonia to buy several hundred Javelin missiles, Washington approves sale - Defence Industry Europe
Estonia had previously acquired older Javelin systems, having ordered 80 CLU units and 350 FGM-148E missiles in 2014, and began operating them in 2015. The Estonian Defence Forces later transferred 100 of these missiles to Ukraine in March 2022, with additional shipments made subsequently. The FGM-148F is the latest version of the Javelin system, featuring a Multi-Purpose Warhead (MPWH) capable of penetrating 600–800 mm of rolled homogeneous a…
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