The United States has transferred to Ukraine about a third of the stocks of FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile systems (ATGMs). Continued deliveries may reduce the number of ATGMs intended for the needs of the US military. In the publication of The Business Insider, they took care of reducing the stocks of complexes.
The United States has transferred 7,000 FGM-148 complexes to the Ukrainian military. "It is important to note that Javelin are the most powerful and most well—known of the anti-tank weapon systems, but not the most numerous," the publication writes.
It is noted that since the beginning of production of the FGM-148 in the United States, more than 37 thousand ATGMs have been produced. Some of these complexes are used in exercises, so 20-25 thousand FGM-148 Javelin could remain in service. Ukraine received about a third of the American reserves of Javelin ATGM.
Further deliveries may reduce the stocks of ATGM, which the United States retains for use in possible global conflicts. The publication notes that about 6480 Javelin ATGM units can be produced in the USA per year, and the delivery time of the complexes is 32 months. This will make it possible to replenish the stocks of anti-tank weapons in 3-4 years.
In March, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army for Procurement, Logistics and Technology Doug Bush said that the production of Javelin ATGM and man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) FIM-92 Stinger can be increased.
In February, the publication Popular Mechanics noted that the United States was sending weapons to Europe that had not been tested in a real war.