#Javelin #ATGM is undergoing two separate, complementary upgrades. The Light Weight Command Launch Unit (LW CLU) is on track to
undergo Operational Testing (OT) in FY23. The G-model missile will begin government-led flight testing in FY23.
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undergo Operational Testing (OT) in FY23. The G-model missile will begin government-led flight testing in FY23.
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The FGM-148G missile effort is
developing a new LTA, electronic
battery unit, guidance electronics
unit, and missile uncooled seeker.
The LW CLU effort
incorporates modern daylight and
IR camera technology in a
smaller and lighter form factor.
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developing a new LTA, electronic
battery unit, guidance electronics
unit, and missile uncooled seeker.
The LW CLU effort
incorporates modern daylight and
IR camera technology in a
smaller and lighter form factor.
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The LW CLU will be backward compatible with prior missile
models and the "G" missile
will be backward compatible with
the current (Block 1) CLU.The new technology makes the LW CLU detecting, recognizing and identifying threat vehicles quicker and possible at longer ranges
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models and the "G" missile
will be backward compatible with
the current (Block 1) CLU.The new technology makes the LW CLU detecting, recognizing and identifying threat vehicles quicker and possible at longer ranges
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..when compared with the Block 1 CLU.
Live Fire testing to date indicates that the new Javelin seeker does not reduce the effectiveness of the Javelin warhead that was demonstrated in F-model missile live fi re test and evaluation.
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Live Fire testing to date indicates that the new Javelin seeker does not reduce the effectiveness of the Javelin warhead that was demonstrated in F-model missile live fi re test and evaluation.
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