The US Army is expected to take delivery of the new production Javelin FGM-148F guided anti-armour missiles later in 2024. (Javelin Joint Venture)
The US Department of State notified Congress on 20 September of a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank missiles and related equipment to Bulgaria for an estimated cost of USD114 million, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced in a press release later the same day.
The Bulgarian government has requested 218 FGM-148F Javelin missiles, including four fly-to-buy missiles; 107 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLUs); Javelin LWCLU basic skills trainers; Javelin outdoor trainers; battery coolant units; system integration and check out; life-cycle support; Javelin Restricted Interactive Electronic Technical Manual; Javelin operator manuals; tools; Javelin gunner, ammunition technical officer, and maintenance training; and other elements of logistics and programme support.
The DSCA said the proposed sale would support US foreign policy and national security goals by improving Bulgaria's security and long-term defence capacity to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region, according to the DSCA.
The prime contractor will be the Javelin Joint Venture between Lockheed Martin and RTX.
The DSCA announcement came eight months after the US Department of State announced the possible FMS of 246 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 24 LWCLUs to Kosovo for an estimated cost of USD75 million.
For more information on Kosovo's Javelin procurement, please see US approves possible Javelin sale to Kosovo .
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