Deal In The Works For 500 Hellfire Missiles

The U.S. State Dept. has approved the potential Foreign Military Sale of Hellfire missiles to the United Kingdom, reports the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).

The potential US$80 million deal covers 500 AGM-114R Hellfire II semi-active laser missiles, said the DSCA on Tuesday.

The sale will enhance "the close air support capability of the U.K. in support of NATO and other coalition operation" and increase interoperability with U.S. forces, the agency said in its...