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In Taiwan’s media report, military sources have given information about this weapon. If sources are to be believed, President Sai Ing-wen is on a visit to America. He visit is taking place amidst the ongoing tension with China. In April 2022, Taiwan had about 1,000 such missiles and is awaiting delivery of 400 more from the US. It is believed that its delivery will start in the second half of this year and early 2024. Taiwan’s army has received 42 launchers by the end of 2022.
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Taiwan’s army is already using the third version of this missile. It is not yet clear whether the new consignment going to Taiwan is advanced or not. The sale of these weapons will take place in 2019 under the approval given by the then US President Donald Trump. The approval also includes 1700 units of Tor 2B-RF wire-guided missiles to Taiwan. The Javelin’s warhead attacks modern tanks from above. The security cover on top of the tank is very weak. This is called ‘Top Attack’ mode.
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Buildings and other targets can also be targeted with this Javelin missile. It has a range of 2.5 kilometers and can reach a maximum altitude of 150 meters (490 ft) in top-attack mode or 60 meters in direct-fire mode. It also has an infrared seeker for precise strikes. Although this missile has not been used in Ukraine since August 2022. But it is believed that the Ukrainian military has the necessary stock of this weapon. The US had supplied 5000 Javelins to Ukraine till August 8, 2022, as security assistance worth US$ 9.8 billion. Ukraine’s 36th Marine Infantry Brigade blew up three armored vehicles, including two Russian tanks and an infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), in the Donetsk region.
Source: PressWire18
