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Largely used by naval forces for more than 40 years, Ukraine could receive a newly developed land-based launcher to strike Moscow and beyond.
Oct. 15, 2025, 5:04 a.m. ET
President Trump has hinted that he may send Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, which would give President Volodymyr Zelensky the ability to attack Moscow with precise munitions capable of great destruction.
Mr. Trump, who will meet with Mr. Zelensky at the White House later this week, said on Tuesday that he knew the Ukrainian leader wanted the weapons.
“We have a lot of Tomahawks,” Mr. Trump added.
Because of their long range, accuracy and low cost compared to piloted warplanes, Tomahawks have long been seen as a go-to weapon in the Pentagon’s arsenal.
The United States has launched more than 2,300 Tomahawks in combat over more than four decades. The most recent versions cost roughly $2.5 million each.
What is a cruise missile?
A cruise missile is powered by a small jet engine and has wings to produce lift, allowing it to fly like an airplane that guides itself to a target.
Is the Tomahawk new?
No.
According to U.S. government histories, development of the Tomahawk began in the early 1970s.
The U.S. military first used them in combat during the 1991 Persian Gulf War, and has used them in dozens of conflicts since.
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