Czech Republic lines up possible foreign military sale for 200 Hellfire missiles

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19 July 2024

Marines equip a KC-130J Hercules with Hellfire missiles at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 30, 2022. Photo: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christian Cortez

The US State Department has approved a possible US$138.26 million foreign military sale for Hellfire missiles and weapon systems to the government of Czech Republic.

Under the possible foreign military sale, the Czech Republic has requested to buy 200 Hellfire air-to-ground missiles, AGM-114R; four Hellfire captive air training missiles; and 600 WGU-59A/B Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II (single variant) as well as support equipment; dummy cartridge rounds; containers; training material; inert components; publications; repair of repairables; and training and technical support.

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“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe,” according to a statement from the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).

“The proposed sale will improve the Czech Republic’s capability to strengthen its homeland defence and deter regional threats. This will contribute to its military goals of updating capability while further enhancing interoperability with the United States and other allies. The Czech Republic will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

“The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

“The principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin, located in Orlando, FL, and BAE Systems, Inc, located in Nashua, NH. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

“Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips by US government and contractor representatives to participate in program and technical reviews plus training and maintenance support in country.

“There will be no adverse impact on US defence readiness as a result of this proposed sale.”

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US Congress was advised of the possible foreign military sale by the DSCA on 17 July.

Robert Dougherty

Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at

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