Military
Hellfire Missile-Armed Buggy Wins Marine Corps Contract
The V2X Tempest, a lightweight combat vehicle armed with Hellfire missiles and combat-proven in Ukraine, has won a US Marine Corps contract for rapid deployment strike teams.
Key Takeaways
- The Marine Corps awards an $87 million contract for the V2X Tempest, a 5,500-pound buggy armed with Hellfire missiles
- The vehicle can destroy main battle tanks at 5+ mile range while being transportable inside a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor
- The Tempest has already seen combat in Ukraine and prioritizes mobility and lethality over armor protection
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