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Two soldiers stand behind a brick wall surrounded by tall grass as they fire a Javelin missile, which is flying to the right of the wall.
Soldiers firing a Javelin missile system during a Deployment Mission Readiness Exercise for the 123rd Infantry Battalion at Coolmooney Camp in Glen of Imaal, Co Wicklow

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  • The US Army signed a $1.3 billion follow-on contract for more Javelin portable anti-tank missiles.
  • It's the largest single-year Javelin contract, adding to last year's deal worth up to $7.2 billion.
  • Javelin production has increased amid US commitments to both Ukraine and Taiwan.

The US is increasing its already massive, multibillion-dollar contract for more Javelin portable anti-tank missiles.

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Military & Defense, Defense, Ukraine, Russia, Taiwan, China, javelin
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