AGM-1148 Hellfire - War on Terror precision strike munitions

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The US Navy was in need of precision strike air-to-ground capabilities​ from its MH60 Seahawks​. Originally​ deployed for primarily​ anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations, the Seahawk has proven itself adaptable to ground strikes in the war on terror. The munition of choice was a lightweight, small missile

The hellfire​ is a versatile​ missile platform capable of multiple missions and adapting to the needs of a modern battlefield. Originally​ designed for anti-armor operations, the missile has been deployed in the precision strike role against a number of targets most often high-profile, high-value targets (HVT) aka terror leaders.

Video from an exercise

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