Harpoon missile – The Defense Post

Dec- 2025 -

18 December

Sea

Royal Netherlands Navy De Zeven Provincien-class frigate HNLMS Tromp (F803) fires an RGM-84 Harpoon missile during long-planned, live-fire sinking exercise as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific

The Harpoon Missile: A Look at America’s Maritime Strike System

A quick but comprehensive guide to the Harpoon missile, explaining its range, guidance, launch platforms, and enduring role in modern naval warfare.

Feb- 2025 -

28 February

Air

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 53rd Test and Evaluation Group taxies with a U.S. Navy Harpoon missile system equipped at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Air Force Integrates Harpoon Missile Onto F-16 Aircraft

The US Air Force has successfully integrated a US Navy Harpoon missile system onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a test at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

17 February

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Denmark to Procure Naval Strike Missile as Harpoon Replacement

Denmark intends to procure the Naval Strike Missile as a replacement for its Harpoons sent to Ukraine.

Oct- 2024 -

2 October

Air

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Receives First Batch of Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile Systems From the US

Taiwan has received the first batch of Harpoon missile systems from the US as part of a $2.22 billion deal in 2020.

Aug- 2024 -

27 August

Air

Joe Saballa

Taiwan to Build Two Harpoon Missile Bases Amid China Tensions

Taiwan announced that it has begun the process of building two Harpoon missile bases to bolster its defenses against China.

Jun- 2023 -

23 June

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Italy Joins Franco-British Future Missile Program

Italy has joined the Franco-British Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon program, which intends to replace the Storm Shadow, the Exocet, and the Harpoon missiles.

Apr- 2023 -

11 April

Americas