The US State Department has approved a potential $45 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles and associated equipment to Denmark.
Under the request, Denmark seeks up to 100 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, three captive air training missiles, six Hellfire (Longbow) M299 launchers, two MHU-191/M missile transport and handling trailers, and three BRU-14 aircraft bomb ejector racks.
The proposed sale also includes missile containers, training devices, spare and repair parts, technical documentation, software, and related logistics and program support. Given that the Hellfire missile is already in service with multiple allied nations—including Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and several partners in the Middle East and East Asia—the acquisition is intended to strengthen Denmark’s combat capabilities while enhancing interoperability with US and allied forces.
Lockheed Martin has been designated as the principal contractor, and no offset agreements have been announced, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The approval follows Washington’s earlier clearance of an FMS for P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, amid broader US-Denmark discussions linked to Greenland.
Originally developed for AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, the laser-guided Hellfire missile has since been adapted for employment from air, sea, and ground platforms, including unmanned systems. Each missile measures roughly 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) in length and weighs about 100 pounds (45 kilograms).
US forces have employed Hellfire missiles extensively in conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, and Yemen, targeting armored vehicles and military infrastructure such as radar installations, communications nodes, and fortified positions.
