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Estonia Seeks 350 Javelin Missiles Worth $55 Million

Friday, October 31st, 2014

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The State Department approved a potential $55 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Estonia for Javelin missiles and associated parts, equipment, training, and logistical support. The principle contractor would be Javelin Joint Venture, a partnership between Raytheon [RTN] and Lockheed Martin [LMT]. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the certification notifying Congress of the possible FMS on Oct. 6. Estonia’s request includes 250 javelin Guided Missiles, 120 Command Launch Units (CLU) with Integrated Day/Thermal Sight, 102 Battery coolant Units,…

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