
Washington OKs $780m Javelin Missile Deal With Poland
The United States has approved the sale of Javelin Missile Systems and support equipment to Poland, a deal estimated at $780 million, as Warsaw strengthens its defences against growing threats from Russia.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirmed on Thursday that the Polish government requested 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units. The shoulder-fired missile system is widely used against tanks, armoured vehicles, bunkers, and low-flying aircraft.
Alongside the missiles, the package includes simulation rounds, battery coolant units, toolkits, spare parts, and training support. U.S. government and contractor assistance will also be provided. The DSCA …