DFX TECHNOLOGY FGM148 Javelin FGM148 Javelin is a fire-and-forget missile with lock-on before launch and automatic self-guidance. The system which takes a top-attack flight profile against armoured vehicles (attacking the top armour which is generally thinner) but can also take a direct-attack mode for use against buildings or fortifications. This missile also has the ability to engage helicopters. The missile reaches a peak altitude of 150m in top attack mode and 50m in direct fire mode. The missile is equipped with an imaging infrared seeker. A tandem warhead is fitted with two shaped charges, a precursor warhead to detonate any explosive reactive armour and a primary warhead to penetrate base armour. The missile is ejected from the launcher so that it reaches a safe distance from the operator before the main rocket motors ignite; a "soft launch arrangement." This also makes it harder to identify the launcher and allows it to be fired from within buildings. As soon as the missile is fired the firing team may displace. Javelin is supplied by Raytheon/Lockheed Martin's JAVELIN Joint Venture. Over 20,000 missiles and 3,000 CLUs (Command Launch Unit, the seperable device that aims and launches missiles but can also act independently) have been produced. Javelin is in use in USA, UK, Norway, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Taiwan, Lithuania, Jordan and the Sultanate of Oman Links Manufacturer (Lockheed Martin) Manufacturer (Raytheon) Video (Lockheed Martin)