US Approves $260 Million Javelin Missile Sale to Morocco

On Tuesday, the US government published in the federal register its letter of intent dated May 19, regarding the sale to Morocco of 612 FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank missiles, accompanied by two hundred lightweight command launch units (LWCLU). In this notification, transmitted to Congress under reference 23-56, it is specified that this potential sale is estimated at 260 million dollars (or 2.6 billion dirhams).

The Moroccan order also includes missile simulation towers; Javelin support equipment, hand tools and measuring tools; books and publications, electrical and distribution equipment; support components and equipment; life cycle support and other technical assistance; shooter training; ammunition officer training; system integration and payment (SICO); maintenance training; tactical aviation and ground munitions (TAGM) and other related logistics and program support elements.

For the Pentagon, the sale will improve Morocco’s long-term defense capability to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity and to meet its national defense needs. The main contractors for the anti-tank missiles are Lockheed Martin LMT.N and RTX Corp RTX.N.

The Javelin missile is a man-portable, lightweight, and self-guided weapon, designed to destroy heavy armor, fortified structures or light vehicles, with an effective range exceeding 2,500 meters. Its tandem warhead is specifically designed to penetrate reactive or composite armor. Shoulder-launched, the Javelin missile can be used from vehicles, aircraft or naval platforms.