Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible $832 million Foreign Military Sale to Egypt covering up to 2,020 FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and related equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) issued the congressional notification, No. 25-67, on October 2, 2026.
What Egypt Has Requested
The proposed package includes:
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Up to 2,020 FGM-148F Javelin missiles, including 20 fly-to-buy missiles for testing in the United States
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Up to 200 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLUs)
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LWCLU basic skills trainers and missile simulation rounds
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Battery coolant units
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Life-cycle support and spare parts
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Physical security inspections
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System integration and checkout
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Publications and technical documentation
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U.S. Government technical assistance
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Tool kits and training
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Other logistics and program support
If finalized, the deal would introduce the Javelin into Egypt's military inventory for the first time.
Javelin System
The FGM-148F is the latest production variant of the Javelin family. It is a man-portable, fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile that uses an imaging infrared seeker and can engage targets in top-attack or direct-attack modes.
Its multi-purpose warhead combines a tandem shaped charge with a fragmenting steel casing, providing effects against armored vehicles, lightly armored targets and personnel.
With the LWCLU, the Javelin has an effective range of approximately 4 kilometers and a minimum engagement range of about 65 meters in most conditions.
The LWCLU is smaller and lighter than earlier command launch units and provides improved detection and recognition performance during day and night. It is compatible with existing and future Javelin variants. The first production LWCLUs were delivered to the U.S. Army in May 2026.
Egypt's Existing Anti-Tank Weapons
Egypt already operates anti-tank guided missiles from several manufacturers, including systems assembled domestically under license. However, the Javelin has not previously been part of its inventory.
Javelin systems were previously fired in Egypt by U.S. Army personnel during the Bright Star 18 exercise in 2018.
Contractors and Production
The principal contractors are Lockheed Martin, based in Orlando, Florida, and RTX Corporation, based in Arlington, Virginia. They produce the system through the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV).
The JJV has produced more than 55,000 Javelin-family missiles and more than 12,000 reusable command launch units for the United States and more than 25 international customers.
The Javelin has also been used extensively by Ukrainian forces after NATO member states supplied large quantities through military assistance programs.
Proposed Sale, Not Final Contract
The $832 million amount is an estimated value. The notification represents a proposed transaction, not a completed purchase.
The final value and terms will be determined after the United States and Egypt sign a government-to-government Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA). A final delivery schedule has not been established.
The U.S. Government is not currently aware of any offset agreement associated with the proposed sale. Any such agreement would be negotiated between Egypt and the contractors.
Implementation would not require additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives in Egypt and is not expected to have an adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness.
U.S. Assessment
The State Department said the proposed sale supports U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by strengthening the security of a friendly country that is considered important to political stability and economic growth in the Middle East.
The proposed sale is intended to improve Egypt's ability to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity and meet its national defense requirements. The United States assesses that Egypt can absorb the equipment and services, and the sale is not expected to change the basic military balance in the region.
The proposed transaction must still go through the U.S. congressional review process before the Letter of Offer and Acceptance can be finalized.
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