Javelin Joint Venture Tested Dual Missile Launcher
The prototype configuration adds two ready-to-fire Javelin missiles to a 30mm medium-caliber turret system.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Robotics
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The Javelin Joint Venture, a partnership between Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, conducted a simulation demonstration of a prototype dual-launcher assembly in Norway. This configuration allows a Kongsberg Medium-Caliber Turret to carry two ready-to-fire Javelin missiles alongside its primary autocannon.
Why it matters
The demonstration marks an effort to increase the firepower of vehicle-mounted turret systems by integrating anti-tank missile capabilities. The project builds on years of efforts to expand the Javelin's deployment on various ground platforms.
The system features a dual-launcher assembly paired with a 30 mm main autocannon, doubling the ready-to-fire missile capacity compared to standard single-mount configurations. This integration remains in the simulation testing phase.
The players
Lockheed Martin
A global aerospace and defense contractor known for developing advanced missile systems and tactical aircraft.
Raytheon
A major defense firm specializing in guided weapons, sensor technology, and electronic warfare systems.
Kongsberg
An international technology group that produces remote weapon stations and medium-caliber turrets for armored vehicles.
The details
The system utilizes a simulation process to test the mechanical integration of the Javelin missile assembly with the Kongsberg Medium-Caliber Turret. By mounting a dual-launcher array, the design increases the number of available missiles a turret can hold without requiring reload operations. This effort aligns with broader goals of integrating guided anti-tank munitions onto armored vehicle platforms.
Timeline
2012: The companies began collaborating on vehicle-mounted Javelin systems.
2023-2026: Duration of the Javelin Joint Venture production contract.
2024: U.S. Army exercise testing Javelin on unmanned vehicles.
May 2026: Delivery of Lightweight Command Launch Units to the Army.
September 2026: The simulation demonstration took place.
The Tech Race
This development follows the trajectory set by the U.S. Army's 2024 unmanned vehicle Javelin integration testing. It represents an incremental advance in the competitive race to increase the defensive and offensive versatility of armored combat vehicles.
This demonstration involves advanced defense hardware intended for industrial and military procurement rather than consumer applications. Future availability of the dual-launcher system depends on the selection of a host vehicle platform and subsequent successful live-fire testing.
The takeaway
The Javelin Joint Venture is pushing to standardize multi-round missile capability on existing turret platforms. Observers should watch for announcements regarding a target vehicle platform or a transition from simulation to live-fire testing to confirm the system's operational viability.
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