TTP Allegedly Gains Access to U.S.-Made Javelin Missiles, Raising Alarms
Faisalabad, April 9 – Security concerns in Pakistan have escalated following reports that the banned militant group Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) may have obtained U.S.-manufactured anti-tank Javelin missiles. The advanced weaponry, known for its precision targeting of armored vehicles and bunkers, has sparked serious alarm within intelligence and defense circles.
According to credible sources, while the presence of these high-powered weapons inside Pakistani territory has not been officially verified, the mere possibility that the TTP possesses such technology poses a potential threat to military installations, especially near border areas.
The FGM-148 Javelin missile, developed by American defense contractors Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, is a shoulder-fired system with infrared guidance that allows operators to fire and take cover immediately. Its use in conflicts such as the war in Ukraine has demonstrated its effectiveness in disabling heavily armored targets.
This latest development comes as the TTP has reportedly intensified its operations since the Taliban’s resurgence in neighboring Afghanistan in 2021, exploiting the changing dynamics of the region.
Security analysts have warned that the availability of such weapons among non-state actors not only complicates Pakistan’s internal security strategy but also reflects broader concerns about the unintended spread of Western-supplied arms from active conflict zones.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and have not ruled out taking preemptive security measures if any concrete evidence of Javelin missile deployment within the country surfaces.