The U.S. Army also awarded a second Lightweight Command
Launch Unit low-rate initial production
contract
TUCSON,
Ariz., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S.
Army awarded the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) two production
contracts totaling $267 million for
Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLU). These contracts support
U.S. Army and Foreign Military Sales for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
"With these latest Javelin contracts, we will introduce the
Javelin LWCLU to the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and its allies,"
said Andy Amaro, JJV president and
Javelin program director at Raytheon, an RTX business. "Achieving
full-rate production for the LWCLU is a significant milestone that
will achieve cost efficiencies, reduce risk and, most importantly,
accelerate delivery times."
The Javelin LWCLU is 30% smaller and 25% lighter, while doubling
target detection and recognition compared to the current Block I
Command Launch Unit. The LWCLU maximizes surveillance for soldiers,
while offering day and night engagement capability. The LWCLU is
adaptable and compatible with all current, past and future Javelin
variants.
"The Lightweight Command Launch Unit is a cutting-edge
deterrence solution that will allow for increased mobility when
it's needed most through the use of more efficient fire-and-forget
technology," said Dave Pantano, JJV
vice president and Lockheed Martin Javelin program director. "This
full-rate production contract of LWCLU will allow the JJV to
continue to provide next-generation capabilities to support global
users' current and future needs."
Javelin is developed and produced by the JJV between Raytheon
(NYSE: RTX) in Tucson, Arizona and
Lockheed Martin in Orlando,
Florida. To date, the JJV has produced more than 50,000
Javelin missiles and more than 12,000 reusable Command Launch
Units. Production work under these contracts will take place in
Tucson with estimated completion
in 2026 and 2028.
About Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX
business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help
the U.S. government, our allies and partners defend their national
sovereignty and ensure their security. For more than 100 years,
Raytheon has developed new technologies and enhanced existing
capabilities in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons,
missiles, advanced sensors and radars, interceptors, space-based
systems, hypersonics and missile defense across land, air, sea and
space.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global
employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and
science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through
industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt &
Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering
integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation
technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers
address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023
sales of $69 billion, is
headquartered in Arlington,
Virginia.
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corporatepr@rtx.com
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving
innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain
mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the
delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve
always stay ahead of ready. More information
at Lockheedmartin.com.
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