Javelin Joint Venture Tested Dual Missile Launcher
The partnership demonstrated a prototype launcher capable of holding two ready-to-fire Javelin missiles on a turret.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Robotics
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The Javelin Joint Venture, a partnership between Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, recently conducted a simulation demonstration of a dual Javelin missile launcher in Norway. The new prototype assembly integrates directly onto a Kongsberg Medium-Caliber Turret.
Why it matters
The demonstration aims to advance the integration of Javelin missiles into vehicle-mounted turret systems. This capability would allow armored platforms to carry two ready-to-fire rounds, increasing defensive firepower without requiring a reload.
The system utilizes a prototype dual launcher assembly that enables a Kongsberg turret, typically featuring a 30 mm autocannon, to carry two ready-to-fire Javelin missiles. The demonstration focused on proving the viability of this integrated configuration.
The players
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace and defense technology company that specializes in the research and development of advanced combat systems.
Raytheon
Raytheon is an aerospace and defense firm that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide.
Kongsberg
Kongsberg is a Norwegian industrial group that develops advanced technology systems for the defense, maritime, and oil and gas industries.
U.S. Army
The U.S. Army is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces and the primary customer for the Javelin missile system.
The details
Engineers from the Javelin Joint Venture performed the test using a simulated environment to evaluate the turret's integration with the new dual-round capability. This collaboration builds upon a long-term initiative to mount Javelin systems on vehicles, following previous Army testing on unmanned platforms in 2024.
Timeline
The companies began collaborating on vehicle-mounted Javelin systems in 2012.
The Javelin Joint Venture holds a $7.2 billion contract valid through 2026.
The U.S. Army tested Javelin systems on unmanned vehicles in 2024.
New Lightweight Command Launch Units were delivered to the Army in May 2026.
The simulation demonstration occurred in September 2026.
The Tech Race
This development follows a pattern set by the 2024 U.S. Army exercise testing Javelin on unmanned vehicles by further adapting the missile for mobile turret integration. The move signals an industry-wide shift toward modular, high-capacity defensive armaments on standard armored platforms.
For military personnel and logistics officers, this technology promises increased tactical flexibility by reducing the frequency of reloads during combat scenarios. Users can expect improved platform lethality as the integration of dual-ready systems becomes more streamlined.
The takeaway
The successful simulation demonstrates that modern turrets can be upscaled to carry twice the typical Javelin payload. This progress suggests a future where armored vehicles maintain longer operational endurance without needing to halt for ammunition replenishment.
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