Javelin is a short-range, shoulder launched, close air defence guided weapon system.
Its primary role is the protection of combat units and static locations against low level
air attack. Javelin is an evolution of the Blowpipe system. It is carried in a Land-Rover
and trailer or a Spartan, but is manportable over short distances. Being replaced by
Starstreak HVM.
For information efforts to control the proliferation of the Javelin and other MANPADS, see ASMP Issue Brief #1: MANPADS Proliferation