The Tomahawk is a long-range cruise missile.
October 17, 2025
high
technical
Classification of the Tomahawk as a type of missile.
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.
The Tomahawk is a long-range cruise missile with a range of about 995 miles (1,600 kilometers).
October 17, 2025
high
technical
Range specification for the Tomahawk cruise missile.
ERAM stands for Extended Range Attack Munition and has an approximate range of 285 miles (460 kilometers).
October 17, 2025
high
technical
Definition and range specification for the ERAM missile type.
ATACMS stands for Army Tactical Missile System and has an approximate range of 186 miles (300 kilometers).
October 17, 2025
high
technical
Definition and range specification for the ATACMS missile system.
A Tomahawk's range of about 995 miles (1,600 kilometers) is substantially greater than an ERAM's ~285 miles (460 kilometers) and an ATACMS's ~186 miles (300 kilometers), enabling strikes much deeper into opposing territory.
October 17, 2025
high
technical
Comparative ranges of three missile systems and their implications for strike depth.
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 typically launched from surface ships or submarines rather than from ground-based platforms.
October 14, 2025
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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 are long-range, precision (highly accurate) cruise missiles used by the United States.
October 12, 2025
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descriptive
Technical characterization of the Tomahawk family of cruise missiles.
North Korea has flight-tested a variety of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in recent years, including missiles with solid propellant that are easier to move and conceal and can be prepared for launch more quickly than liquid-fueled ICBMs.
October 10, 2025
high
temporal
Describes broad trends in North Korean ICBM propulsion and operational characteristics.
North Korea has pursued development of multi-warhead (MIRV) ballistic missile systems intended to improve the likelihood of penetrating missile defenses.
October 10, 2025
medium-high
temporal
Policy and development objective regarding ballistic missile payload configurations.
North Korea possesses shorter-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and hypersonic missiles that its authorities have described as capable of delivering nuclear strikes against targets in South Korea.
October 10, 2025
high
temporal
Overview of types of North Korean delivery systems and stated nuclear strike roles.
The Tomahawk is a U.S.-made long-range cruise missile designed to strike distant military targets.
October 06, 2025
high
technical
Describes the weapon type and primary operational role.
Tomahawk cruise missiles have a substantially longer range than the types of missiles and armed drones that Ukraine had received by 2025, and they are more capable of striking hardened targets such as arms depots.
October 06, 2025
high
comparative
Comparison of range and target engagement capability between Tomahawk cruise missiles and munitions/drones used for long-range strikes.
The Poseidon is a Russian nuclear-capable underwater drone that was first unveiled in 2018.
January 01, 2018
high
temporal
Unveiling date and classification of the Poseidon system.
The Poseidon is designed to travel across oceans at high speeds using nuclear propulsion and to carry a large nuclear warhead.
January 01, 2018
high
temporal
Design intent and propulsion/armament characteristics reported for the Poseidon system.
Russian officials have described the Poseidon as capable of creating destructive radioactive waves intended to damage coastal targets.
January 01, 2018
high
temporal
Claimed operational effect of the Poseidon system as described by Russian officials.
The RS-28 Sarmat, often referred to as 'Satan II', is a Russian intercontinental-range ballistic missile.
January 01, 2018
high
temporal
Identification and classification of the Sarmat missile.
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.
M777 howitzer shells are approximately six inches in diameter and two feet long.
high
technical
Physical dimensions of ammunition fired by M777 howitzers.
The Burevestnik is a Russian nuclear-powered cruise missile.
high
descriptive
Burevestnik is referenced as a type of Russian cruise missile powered by a nuclear reactor.
Russian officials have described the Burevestnik as having a range of over 8,000 miles and as being capable of penetrating missile defenses.
high
descriptive
Reported capability claims made by Russian authorities about the Burevestnik weapon system.