On January 16, 2025, the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced a significant enhancement to the defense capabilities of the U.S. Navy combat ships, with the USS Indianapolis (LCS 17), a forward-deployed Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), receiving critical upgrades to its Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) capabilities. As part of this upgrade, the ship has integrated Longbow Hellfire (LBHF) missiles into its Surface-to-Surface Missile Module (SSMM) to enhance its ability to counter both traditional maritime threats and emerging aerial challenges posed by unmanned systems. Read Naval News at this link ...
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An AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire missile launches from the Surface-To-Surface Missile Module (SSMM) aboard the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8). The missile exercise was the first proof-of-concept launch of the Longbow Hellfire missile against a land-based target. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)
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An AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire missile launches from the Surface-To-Surface Missile Module (SSMM) aboard the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8). The missile exercise was the first proof-of-concept launch of the Longbow Hellfire missile against a land-based target. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)
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