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Tomahawk cruise missile

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U.S. Navy destroyers and cruisers typically deploy with missile loadouts that include Tomahawk cruise missiles, which have ranges measured in the hundreds of miles from their launch point.
October 21, 2025 high capability
General typical armament and strike capability of modern U.S. surface combatants.
Tomahawk cruise missiles are long-range, precision-guided cruise missiles designed for land-attack missions capable of striking targets deep inside an adversary's territory.
October 19, 2025 high descriptive
General capability and mission profile of Tomahawk cruise missiles.
Tomahawk cruise missiles are long-range, sea- or air-launched cruise missiles that can travel thousands of miles.
October 17, 2025 high technical
Describes the range capability of Tomahawk-class cruise missiles used in military operations.
Tomahawk cruise missiles have a range of about 995 miles (1,600 kilometers).
October 17, 2025 high technical
Typical published range specification for Tomahawk cruise missiles.
Tomahawk cruise missiles are U.S. high-precision, long-range missiles capable of striking targets at distances that can reach beyond Moscow.
October 17, 2025 high weapons_capability
Describes the classification and long-range strike capability of Tomahawk cruise missiles.
Tomahawk cruise missiles are long-range cruise missiles designed to strike targets deep inside an adversary's territory.
October 16, 2025 high technical
Describes the operational capability of the Tomahawk missile system.
Russian leadership has indicated that the supply of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine would be treated as a red line and could further damage relations between Moscow and Washington.
October 16, 2025 high political
Characterizes Russia's diplomatic stance toward external provision of long-range strike weapons to Ukraine.
Deploying and integrating complex long-range weapons systems such as Tomahawk cruise missiles typically requires multi-year timelines for procurement, delivery, and operator training.
October 16, 2025 medium logistical
General observation about timelines needed to field and train personnel on complex weapons systems.
Tomahawk cruise missiles are complex weapons that require substantial operator training, with training timelines of around one year sometimes cited to achieve proficient use.
October 16, 2025 high temporal
General characterization of the operational complexity and training demands associated with Tomahawk-class cruise missiles.
Tomahawk cruise missiles are typically launched from surface ships or submarines rather than from ground-based platforms.
October 14, 2025 high technical
Typical launch platforms and deployment method for Tomahawk cruise missiles.
The United States maintains only a limited number of ground-based launchers capable of firing Tomahawk cruise missiles.
October 14, 2025 medium logistical
Availability of U.S. ground launch systems for Tomahawk missiles affects the feasibility of land-launched Tomahawk strikes.
Tomahawk cruise missiles are a long-range cruise-missile weapon system capable of striking deep into an adversary's territory.
October 12, 2025 high technical
General description of the Tomahawk weapon system's range and strike capability as discussed in reporting.
Tomahawk cruise missiles enable long-range precision strikes that can be launched from ships or submarines to strike targets ashore without deploying ground forces.
October 10, 2025 high technical
Describes the operational capability of Tomahawk-class cruise missiles for precision, stand-off strikes.
Tomahawk cruise missiles are long-range cruise missiles capable of striking targets deep within an adversary's territory.
high descriptive
General capability of Tomahawk cruise missiles as discussed in coverage of international military aid.
The Tomahawk is a high-precision, long-range, subsonic cruise missile developed by the United States and is capable of striking targets deep inside an adversary's territory.
high military
Describes the general capabilities and origin of the Tomahawk cruise missile.
Tomahawk cruise missiles are long-range, guided cruise missiles designed to strike distant land targets, including military, logistical, and infrastructure objectives.
high technical
Description of the capabilities and intended use of Tomahawk cruise missiles.
U.S. aircraft carrier strike groups commonly include fighter, transport, and airborne early warning aircraft; helicopters; cruise missiles such as Tomahawks; electronic warfare and signals-intelligence systems; and embarked personnel numbering in the thousands.
high capability
Summarizes typical combat, support, and intelligence capabilities organic to a carrier strike group.