Javelin Weapon System goes 5-for-5 in Yudh Abhyas trials

As part of the Indian Army and U.S. Army Yudh Abhyas joint exercise, the Raytheon Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation Javelin Weapon System proved flawless performance as an anti-tank guided missile.

Five Javelin missiles fired from the command launch unit achieved five direct-hits. The Javelins were fired by two U.S. Army gunners from the 82nd Airborne Division and three Indian Army gunners.

"In recent years, Indian and U.S. gunners have fired a total of 16 Javelin missiles with 16 direct-hits in multiple Yudh Abhyas joint exercises; the results speak for themselves," said Duane Gooden, president of the Javelin Joint Venture and director of the Raytheon Javelin program. "These warfighters experienced reliability and user friendliness first hand."

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