The missile that stopped a Iran-bound tanker: Why the 'Hellfire' remains a US military mainstay
A US precision strike using an AGM-114 Hellfire missile disabled a Botswana-flagged oil tanker in the Persian Gulf after it allegedly ignored warnings. The incident highlights the Hellfire's enduring relevance, a versatile weapon developed during the Cold War that now excels in modern warfare, balancing destructive power with pinpoint accuracy to minimize collateral damage.
A US precision strike using an AGM-114 Hellfire missile disabled a Botswana-flagged oil tanker in the Persian Gulf after it allegedly ignored warnings. The incident highlights the Hellfire's enduring relevance, a versatile weapon developed during the Cold War that now excels in modern warfare, balancing destructive power with pinpoint accuracy to minimize collateral damage.
