kEiThZ
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The US and NATO are at the point that several weapons like the Javelin and Stinger are either due for major upgrades or outright replacement with newer weapons. So it really isn't that much of an issue to send that inventory to Ukraine.True. And replacing all the kit sent to Ukraine is going to take years for NATO.
US Army initiates plan to replace Stingers with next-gen interceptor
As the Army sends off Stinger and Javelin missiles to Ukraine, the service begins the process of replacing its aging Stinger missiles for short-range air defense.
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Lockheed-Raytheon’s deadlier F-Model Javelin anti-tank missile rolls into production
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin’s joint venture for the Javelin has completed production of its first F-Model of the shoulder-fired anti-tank weapon.
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Just fantastic of the Ukrainians to manage the disposal of these missiles for NATO and the US. And nice of the Russians to put up targets to shoot at.
Also, while the Javelins are great and have captured the public's imagination, they are actually not optimal for urban warfare. 30 ft back blast radius makes it hard to fire from inside a building. Each missile is also US$200k. British NLAWs are less than half the price and can be fired from an enclosed firing positions. Much more fit for purpose in urban warfare.