I think you're getting it mixed up with something else. The javelin is a shoulder-fired anti-tank weapon. According to wikipedia it has a unit cost >$200K (just

I think you're getting it mixed up with something else. The javelin is a shoulder-fired anti-tank weapon. According to wikipedia it has a unit cost >$200K (just for the missile). Not sure sure what the launcher pricing is, nor the amortized development cost. Yes, it's still high, but it is enough to shift balance of power in Ukraine (for example).