The proposed sale includes 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 lightweight command launch units.
On Thursday, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the U.S. State Department has approved a sale of Javelin missile systems worth approximately US$780 million to Poland, reports 24brussels.
This announcement follows an alleged Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace, heightening tensions among NATO members. The proposed sale, which includes 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 lightweight command launch units, has been communicated to Congress by the DSCA.
The sale package also encompasses training, simulation rounds, spare parts, tool kits, battery coolant units, transportation, and technical support from both the U.S. government and contractors. The DSCA indicated that the purpose of the sale is to bolster Poland’s capability to fulfill NATO obligations and to enhance its territorial defense by modernizing older command launch systems and increasing its missile inventory.
According to leading contractors, the Javelin weapon system is recognized globally as the foremost shoulder-fired anti-armor system, designed for safe operation even from confined spaces like buildings or bunkers.
In an operational context, the Polish military reported successfully intercepting drones that had repeatedly violated their airspace last week. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump described the incident as potentially a “mistake.”
However, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk countered on social media, asserting, “We would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn’t. And we know it.”
Russia has denied any involvement in the alleged drone strikes, amid accusations from Poland, the EU, and NATO regarding the drone incursions. Numerous European leaders have suggested that Russia conducted these operations deliberately to test NATO’s preparedness.
