Pentagon's top weapons tester notes software issue in upgraded Javelin command launch unit

By Dan Schere / February 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM
An upgraded command launch unit for the Javelin Antitank Missile System-Medium experienced a software issue during follow-on operational test and evaluation last year that led to "multiple system aborts," according to a report issued Feb. 1 by the Pentagon's top weapons tester. The office of the acting Director of Operational Test & Evaluation Raymond O’Toole’s fiscal year 2023 report noted the Army is in the process of upgrading the Javelin system and associated training equipment through a series of engineering...

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