RAYTHEON/LOCKHEED MARTIN JAVELIN JV

RAYTHEON/LOCKHEED MARTIN JAVELIN JV specializes in the lifecycle support, engineering services, and production of the Javelin antiarmor weapon system, delivering integrated missile system sustainment and rapid production scaling under urgent defense requirements. The contractor provides end-to-end technical expertise in guided missile manufacturing, including launch tube assembly, fire control unit integration, and missile system validation, with deep proficiency in Defense Production Act (DPA) compliance, system verification, and fielded weapon sustainment. Their engineering services encompass technical analysis, design optimization, reliability testing, and production ramp-up support, ensuring operational readiness through rapid iteration and systems engineering rigor. Unique differentiators include mastery of Javelin-specific architectures and the ability to execute high-tempo production campaigns under IDIQ frameworks while maintaining strict quality and supply chain integrity. The contractor maintains an exclusive focus on the Department of Defense, delivering mission-critical support across missile system production, engineering sustainment, and DPA-driven manufacturing initiatives. Their engagements are consistently tied to the Javelin program, indicating a deeply embedded, long-term partnership with Army and Defense Logistics Agency stakeholders focused on battlefield readiness and rapid replenishment. Primary industry focus lies in Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (NAICS 336414) and Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), reflecting a dual specialization in hardware production and systems engineering for precision-guided munitions. The contractor operates at the intersection of defense manufacturing and technical sustainment, positioning itself as a mission-essential provider for critical infantry weapon systems requiring high reliability and rapid scalability. As a joint venture structured under entity code 2K and headquartered in Tucson, AZ, the contractor leverages its integrated industrial base to deliver classified and unclassified defense capabilities without formal small business certifications. Its geographic presence supports DoD’s strategic manufacturing and engineering hubs, reinforcing its role as a trusted, non-certified but highly specialized provider in the national defense industrial base.