Pentagon to boost anti-tank missile power of Indonesia and Oman with proposed Javelin sale

Pentagon leaders are considering boosting the anti-armor power of the governments of Indonesia and Oman with a proposed deal to transfer 580 Javelin anti-tank missiles to the two countries worth a cumulative $156 million.

Javelin, made by Raytheon Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp., is an infantry fire-and-forget missile with lock-on before launch and automatic self-guidance designed to destroy main battle tanks, armored personnel carriers, and other armored combat vehicles.

The missile also is effective against buildings and enemy helicopters.

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