On February 7, 2025, the U.S. State Department confirmed a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Israel for 3,000 AGM-114 Hellfire Air-to-Ground Missiles, valued at an estimated $660 million. This approval came despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s order to temporarily halt foreign military sales for a review of U.S. foreign policy.
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The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of the proposed sale on the same day. The sale includes various variants of the Hellfire missile family, such as R3, F, F/A, K1, K1A, K2, K3, K3A, KA, N, N3, and R, along with crucial support and integration services, spare parts, training, and technical assistance.
The AGM-114 Hellfire missile is a highly versatile, precision-guided air-to-ground weapon primarily designed for targeting and neutralizing armored vehicles, fortified structures, and personnel. Developed by Lockheed Martin, the Hellfire missile family is known for its accuracy, lethality, and adaptability. It uses laser guidance (AGM-114L) or millimeter-wave radar guidance (AGM-114R) for precise targeting, making it effective in both day and night operations, even in challenging weather conditions. With a range of up to 8 kilometers, the missile features a high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead capable of penetrating heavily armored targets. It can be launched from multiple platforms, including AH-64 Apache helicopters, MQ-1 Predator drones, and various fixed-wing aircraft, offering flexibility for various mission profiles.