New Littoral Combat Ships to Get Advanced Hellfire Missiles

The Navy’s new littoral combat ships, all of which are based in San Diego, will get new Longbow Hellfire missiles following a series of successful tests.

During the tests off the coast of Virginia, the details of which were released Thursday, the missiles successfully destroyed a series of maneuvering small boat targets, hitting seven our of eight.

“This test was very successful and overall represents a big step forward,” said Capt. Casey Moton, program manager.

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