The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Estonia for Javelin anti-tank missile systems and related equipment, with an estimated total value of $296 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) formally notified Congress of the proposed sale on May 30, 2025.
Under the proposed agreement, Estonia has requested to acquire:
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800 FGM-148F Javelin missiles, including 8 fly-to-buy missiles
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72 additional Lightweight Command Launch Units (LwCLUs)
These items will be added to a previously implemented FMS case, originally valued at $10.18 million, which included 12 LwCLUs and various support equipment. With the new notification, the total procurement will amount to 84 LwCLUs.
The package also includes non-MDE (Major Defense Equipment) items such as:
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Javelin LwCLU Basic Skills Trainers
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Missile simulation rounds
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Battery Coolant Units
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Spare parts and tool kits
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Equipment training
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U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance
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Engineering and logistics support services
According to the DSCA, the proposed sale will strengthen Estonia’s capability to meet current and future threats and enhance interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces. The Javelin system, known for its fire-and-forget capability and top-attack profile, remains a critical asset for infantry-based anti-armor defense.
The deal reflects a continued U.S. commitment to supporting the defense modernization of NATO allies amid rising security concerns in Eastern Europe.
