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AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles Fielded Onboard U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ships for C-UAS Defense

The U.S. Navy rapidly added new C-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aerial System) capabilities to the Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships in the form of Longbow Hellfire missiles. The U.S. Navy has introduced a ...
The Aviationist

Lockheed Martin to Boost JAGM & Hellfire Production with $720 Million Contract

U.S. Army awards Lockheed Martin a new contract for JAGM and Hellfire missiles, underscoring the enduring role of these missiles in precision strike missions. On Aug. 21, 2025, Lockheed Martin secured ...
The National Interest

What to Know About America’s AGM-114 “Hellfire” Missile

The AGM-114 Hellfire began as a way to give helicopters the ability to kill armored vehicles from beyond the range of small arms. Conceived in the 1970s and fully developed by the 1980s, the Hellfire ...
GovCon Wire

State Department Clears $7.4B in Israel FMS Deals for Hellfire Missiles, Munitions & Guidance Kits

The State Department has approved Israel’s two foreign military sales, or FMS, requests worth about $7.41 billion combined for AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, munitions, guidance kits and related equipment ...