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Albania is armed with anti-tank missiles, the government confirms the purchase of "Jevelin"

Politiko 2022-05-21 15:30:32

Albania is armed with anti-tank missiles, the government confirms the purchase

Albania will be equipped with Javelin type anti-tank missiles. The news was confirmed by the Minister of Defense Niko Peleshi.

From Pogradec, Peleshi said that the arrival of anti-tank missiles is part of the modernization of the Armed Forces, excluding the possibility of any threat from the Russian war that has already invaded Ukraine.

"I confirm it is true, it is in the context of modernizing our armed forces, increasing our capacity, meeting the objectives of capacity. The anti-tank missile system being produced by the world's largest US military industry company, it is true that we have our message there as part of our entire journey, strengthening, armed forces, modernization, increasing security and defense of our country . "There is no threat, do not create panic, we are in NATO, we are protected by Article 5 of the NATO treaty, NATO space is inviolable but of course we will follow the rhythm of NATO to strengthen as part of a defensive alliance" , said Peleshi .

What is Javelin?

Javelin is a man-made, medium-range anti-tank weapon system designed to defeat all known and anticipated threat weapons. Javelin is a versatile weapon system, portable for one person and used on the platform.

The weapon can be placed from multiple platforms and used during the day, night and in any type of weather. The program has also demonstrated that Javelin can be fired from a remote launcher mounted on an unmanned ground vehicle.

The spear has been used in Afghanistan and Iraq in more than 5,000 engagements. The system is scheduled to be in inventory by 2050.

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