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

Andrew Thornebrooke
Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a former 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.