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Developed In Secret, The Hellfire R9X Missile, Nicknamed “Ninja Missile,” Uses Six Retractable Blades Instead Of Explosives To Eliminate Targets With Surgical Precision. On February 23, 2024, The Weapon Was Used In Syria To Neutralize An Al-Qaeda Leader Without Causing Collateral Damage, Marking Another Advance In US Precision Warfare.
On February 23, 2024, an airstrike in Syria revealed to the world the Hellfire AGM-114R9X missile, also called the ninja missile. The weapon was used to eliminate a leader of the terrorist organization Huras al-Din, affiliated with Al-Qaeda. Unlike conventional missiles, it does not use explosives. Its lethal impact comes from sharp blades that open before impact, cutting the target with surgical precision.
The Strike That Confirmed The Existence Of The Ninja Missile
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) released an official video showing the attack, which occurred in northern Syria. The ninja missile was fired from an MQ-9 Reaper drone and struck the terrorist leader’s pickup truck. The images show a cross-shaped glow, with no visible explosion. The damage was located on the driver’s seat, without destruction around it.
Experts point out that this is one of the first public records of the use of this weapon, which is said to have been used secretly since 2017, according to military sources.
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How Does The Ninja Missile Work?
The AGM-114R9X is a variation of the Hellfire missile, widely used by the US. Instead of an explosive warhead, it carries six sharp blades, which expand seconds before impact. The goal is to eliminate specific targets without causing collateral damage.
The technology was developed for operations in densely populated areas, where conventional strikes could kill civilians. According to The Wall Street Journal, this missile has already been used to eliminate other high-priority targets in Yemen, Somalia, and Afghanistan.
The Mystery Behind The Development
The ninja missile was developed in secret by the Pentagon and the CIA. Its use was confirmed for the first time in 2019, when it was used to kill Jamal al-Badawi, one of those responsible for the attack on the USS Cole in 2000. Since then, its existence had only been mentioned in unofficial military reports.
Now, with the official release of the attack in Syria, the US publicly acknowledges the use of the weapon. The decision may indicate that it is being replaced by a newer and more advanced model.
The Future Of Warfare With Precision Weapons
The use of the ninja missile reinforces a new military strategy: surgical strikes with minimal impact on the surrounding environment. With it, the US can target areas in urban settings without destroying civilian infrastructure.
As technology advances, it is possible that weapons like this will become increasingly common. The Hellfire AGM-114R9X missile has already changed the way precision strikes are conducted, and its legacy may redefine the future of modern warfare.
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