What Are Tomahawk Missiles and Why Does Ukraine Want Them?

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What Are Tomahawk Missiles and Why Does Ukraine Want Them?
A Tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) is launched from the U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gravely against what the U.S. military describe as Houthi military targets in Yemen, on Feb. 3, 2024. U.S. Central Command/Handout via Reuters
Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
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U.S. President Donald Trump is considering sending Ukraine the Tomahawk cruise missile platform for use in its war with Russia.

The weapon system has been a key part of the U.S. arsenal for decades and has several capabilities that could make it pivotal to Ukraine’s defense efforts.

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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