The US State Department has approved a potential $45-million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Denmark involving AGM-114R Hellfire air-to-surface missiles and associated equipment, according to a notification issued by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The proposed sale is intended to strengthen Denmark’s precision-strike capabilities while reinforcing interoperability with US and NATO forces.
Denmark’s request includes up to 100 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, along with three captive air training missiles, six M299 Hellfire launchers, two MHU-191/M missile transport and handling trailers, and three BRU-14 aircraft bomb ejector racks. The package also covers containers, spare and repair parts, training aids, technical documentation, software support, and related logistics and program management services.
US officials said the sale would enhance Copenhagen’s ability to operate alongside allied forces, particularly as the Hellfire missile is already fielded by several NATO and partner nations, including Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, as well as allied militaries in the Middle East and East Asia. Lockheed Martin has been identified as the principal contractor, and no offset agreements have been proposed at this stage.
Originally developed for AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, the laser-guided AGM-114 Hellfire has since been adapted for use across air, land, sea, and unmanned platforms. Each missile measures about 1.5 meters in length and weighs roughly 45 kilograms. The weapon has seen extensive operational use by US forces in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, and Yemen, where it has been employed against armored vehicles, radar installations, communications systems, and hardened military targets.
