U.S. approves possible FMS to Lebanon for 1,000 AGM-114 Hellfire II laser guided missiles

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U.S. approves possible FMS to Lebanon for 1,000 AGM-114 Hellfire II laser guided missiles
 
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Lebanon for 1,000 AGM-114 Hellfire II missiles and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $146 million. The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control in Dallas, Texas.
     
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Lebanon for 1,000 AGM-114 Hellfire II missiles and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $146 million. The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control in Dallas, Texas. Lockheed Martin AGM-114 Hellfire II laser guided missile
     
The Government of Lebanon has requested possible sale of 1,000 AGM-114 Hellfire II missiles, containers, repair and return, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor logistics and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $146 million.

"This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a strategic partner. This proposed sale directly supports the Government of Lebanon and serves the interests of the people of Lebanon and the United States," said the US Defense Security and Cooperation Agency (DSCA).

"The proposed sale will improve Lebanon’s capability to meet current and future threats. Lebanon will use the enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defense and to replenish existing stock levels," released the DSCA.

The AGM-114 II Hellfire is an air-to-ground missile developed primarily for the anti-armour role. It is a combat proven tactical missile system using multiple launch platforms based on air, sea and ground.

The Hellfire can be used as an air-to-ground or an air-to-air missile. The AGM-114 provides precision striking against tanks, structures, bunkers and helicopters. The missile can be guided towards the objective either from inside the aircraft or by lasers outside the aircraft.