The Javelin Weapon System has been introduced to the Australian Army toengage and destroy current and anticipated enemy armour at ranges beyondthat achievable with previous shoulder-fired anti-armour systems.Thesystem also offers the capability to destroy slow-moving or hoveringrotary wing aircraft or fortifications. Combat arms units employ Javelinas a dismounted shoulder-fired weapon. Javelin may be fitted to vehicleplatforms. Targets are engaged by locking on to their heat signatureand once fired; there is no further requirement to guide the missile.The Javelin's time of flight is approximately 14 seconds for 2kilometres.