Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System - Medium (Javelin)
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 280
- Short name
- JAVELIN
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 28
- Contract obligations
- $3,699,295,718 Since fiscal year 2002
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | -$5,702 |
| FY2024 | $6,511 |
| FY2023 | $438 |
| FY2022 | -$4,662 |
| FY2021 | -$1,597,625 |
| FY2020 | $24,491,996 |
| FY2019 | $32,901,480 |
| FY2018 | $421,345,999 |
| FY2017 | $187,409,881 |
| FY2016 | $244,644,481 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raytheon / Lockheed Martin Javelin JV | $2,841,222,275 | |
| 2 | Raytheon Company | $704,525,358 | |
| 3 | Longbow LLC | $137,501,655 | |
| 4 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $12,093,918 | |
| 5 | Robertson Fuel Systems, L.L.C. | $3,114,124 | |
| 6 | KVH Industries Inc. | $307,725 | |
| 7 | Intevac Photonics Inc. | $263,750 | |
| 8 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $124,968 | |
| 9 | Raytheon Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture | $83,097 | |
| 10 | General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada Corporation | $37,876 |
10 of 14 contractors listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract awards
Show all 28
About this program
The Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System - Medium (Javelin) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category IC designation. The Javelin is a portable anti-tank guided missile system that has been in continuous development, production, and sustainment since the mid-1990s. The program encompasses the full lifecycle management of the weapon system, including research and development, production, training systems, and ongoing engineering support services.
The contract awards associated with this program range from small purchase orders for components like fiber optic gyros and power switches ($20,000-$250,000) to large-scale production and engineering services contracts exceeding $1 billion. Major contractors include the Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture, which holds several of the largest contracts for production and engineering services. Contract periods typically span 3-10 years, with some extending into the 2020s and 2030s. The primary contracting agency is the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, with some contracts also issued by Naval Air Systems Command. Most contracts are not set aside for small businesses, though some component-level purchase orders utilize total small business set-asides. Primary places of performance include Tucson, Arizona and Orlando, Florida. Contract types include both Firm Fixed Price for production contracts and Cost Plus Fixed Fee/Award Fee for engineering services work.
Quick answers
What is JAVELIN?
Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System - Medium (Javelin) (JAVELIN) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has JAVELIN obligated on contracts?
28 contract awards are coded to JAVELIN, and their actions have obligated $3,699,295,718 since fiscal year 2002.
Who are the top contractors on JAVELIN?
The contractors obligated the most on JAVELIN contracts are Raytheon / Lockheed Martin Javelin JV ($2,841,222,275), Raytheon Company ($704,525,358) and Longbow LLC ($137,501,655).
How much did JAVELIN obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to JAVELIN obligated -$5,702 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for JAVELIN?
The latest contract award coded to JAVELIN is W31P4Q14P0095, awarded to KVH Industries Inc. on March 5, 2014.
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