Hellfire missile – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

23 April

US Approves AIM-9X and Hellfire Missile Deals for NATO Allies

The US State Department has approved two separate foreign military sales packages covering missile systems and associated support for Lithuania and the Netherlands.

10 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

MQ-9 Reaper Steps Into Drone-Hunting Role in France

The French Air and Space Force is expanding the MQ-9 Reaper’s role into an airborne “hunter” platform, testing a new counter-drone capability during a recent live-fire trial.

Mar- 2026 -

26 March

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Hellfire Missiles Get New Mobile Launcher Hidden in 10-Foot Container

Lockheed Martin has packed a missile launcher into a 10-foot shipping container and fired a HELLFIRE missile from inside it, marking the system’s first integrated live-fire and vertical-launch test.

Jan- 2026 -

13 January

Arms

V2X's Tempest vehicle parked on a grassland with burning fires in the background

Christine Casimiro

Ukraine Quietly Fields US-Made Tempest Air Defense System in Combat

Ukraine appears to have deployed the US-made Tempest, a short-range air defense system built on a highly mobile vehicle, against Russian drones in combat.

9 January

Americas

A model of a Hellfire AGM-114R2 missile is seen on display. Parts of its body is transparent, showcasing its inner parts and mechanisms.

Christine Casimiro

US Approves $45M Hellfire Missile Sale to Denmark

The US State Department has cleared a possible $45-million foreign military sale of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles and related equipment to Denmark.

Sep- 2025 -

12 September

Land

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Rheinmetall, Lockheed Debut World’s First 24-Missile Tank Destroyer

Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin have rolled out the Fuchs JAGM, an armored vehicle armed with 24 vertically launched missiles, making it the first of its kind.

2 September

Air

Christine Casimiro

US Army Demos Apache Helicopter Counter-Drone Capabilities

The US Army's primary tank killer helicopter, the Apache, has shown emerging capabilities in countering drone threats on the battlefield.

Jul- 2025 -

2 July

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Halting Some Shipments of Military Aid to Ukraine

The White House said Tuesday it is halting some key weapons shipments to Ukraine that were promised under the Biden administration for Kyiv's battle against the Russian invasion.

Jul- 2024 -

19 July

Air

AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter fires a Hellfire missile

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves $138M Hellfire, APKWS Missile Sales to Czech Republic

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of Hellfire air-to-surface missiles and Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems to the Czech Republic.

Feb- 2024 -

6 February

Air

Juster Domingo