Future Weapon Technology

Lockheed Martin Hellfire II fire and forget missile

“Can be launched from multiple air, sea, and ground platforms, autonomously or with remote designation. HELLFIRE II is a highly successful, combat-proven weapon system for precision kill of high-value armor, air defense, ships, waterborne, and fixed targets. The missile may be employed by lock-on before or lock-on after launch for increased platform survivability.”

Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT]

The new Hellfire II is the improved Hellfire missile that comes in three variants depending on the target. The Hellfire II can be launched from sea, air, and land making it very versatile. These missiles are highly effective against enclosed spaces such as ships or bunkers. The missiles are designed to minimize collateral damage and maximize explosive capability with its metal augmented charge (MAC) technology.

Check out this Hellfire missile video that shows a blast-fragmentaion warhead penetrating an armor plate.

Also See: AGM-114 Hellfire Missile