U.S. clears potential Danish acquisition of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, launchers and support package

By Martin Chomsky (Defence Industry Europe)

The United States Department of Defence (DoD) has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract for the production of a new batch of AGM-114R2 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles.
Photo: U.S. Army.

On 8 January, the United States Department of State announced the approval of a Danish request for a possible purchase of AGM-114R Hellfire guided anti-tank missiles and associated equipment. According to the Department of State, the total value of the package could reach up to $45 million.

 

The proposed package would include 100 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, six M299 launchers, three CATM-114R captive air training missiles, support equipment, spare parts, diagnostic devices, technical documentation and logistical and training support. If the purchase proceeds, Lockheed Martin would serve as the prime contractor.

 

 

The planned acquisition may be linked to efforts to enhance the capabilities of Denmark’s naval aviation, which has operated MH-60R Seahawk multi-role shipborne helicopters since 2016. Another possible use could be the armament of four General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles ordered through the DCS procedure in July 2025, while Lockheed Martin continues production of both AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and the newer AGM-179 JAGM intended to replace them.

 

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