Zelensky asks Trump for Tomahawk missiles in private UN meeting

Zelensky asks Trump for Tomahawk missiles in private UN meeting

"...US president open to Kyiv’s request for long-range cruise missile that would bring Moscow within striking distance ...With a range of up to 1,500 miles and a 450kg warhead, the cruise missile is far more effective than any similar long-range weapon donated to Kyiv by Western allies. ..."

Reference: www.telegraph.co.uk .

German Navy considers equipping warships with Tomahawk cruise missiles

German Navy considers equipping warships with Tomahawk cruise missiles

"...The German Navy is evaluating the integration of BGM-109 Tomahawk land-attack missiles onto its vessels, as revealed by Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack. Speaking to reporters, he clarified that the missiles would not be intended for the future F127 frigates but rather for the three F124 (Sachsen class) and the four F123 (Brandenburg class) frigates. ...In addition to the Tomahawk missiles, the US plans to station SM-6 air defence missiles and hypersonic weapons in Germany, the latter still being under development."

Reference: defence-industry.eu .

Alabama | Huntsville will help build missiles for key US allies as Raytheon lands $401 million contract

Huntsville will help build missiles for key US allies as Raytheon lands $401 million contract

"...Raytheon Co. will produce 131 Tomahawk missiles under the fixed-price, undefinitized contract, according to the Defense Department. The order includes 26 of the long-range cruise missiles for the U.S. Army and 16 for the Marine Corps, along with 11 for Australia and 78 for Japan. ..."

Reference: www.al.com .

Japan signs agreement to purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles as US envoy lauds its defense buildup

Japan signs agreement to purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles as US envoy lauds its defense buildup

"...Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government has pledged to double its annual defense spending to around 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) by 2027, which would make Japan the world’s third-biggest military spender ..."

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com .

Japan to buy Tomahawks in one go from U.S. in FY 2023

Japan to buy Tomahawks in one go from U.S. in FY 2023

"Japan has been considering purchasing up to about 500 Tomahawks, according to a government source. The move came as the government aims to enhance its deterrence through the acquisition of "counterstrike capabilities" as pledged in three key security documents revised in December amid China's military buildup and the North Korean missile and nuclear threats...."

Reference: kyodonews.net .

U.S. Cruiser and Destroyer USS Donald Cook Launch Strikes on Chemical Weapons Targets in Syria

U.S. Cruiser and Destroyer USS Donald Cook Launch Strikes on Chemical Weapons Targets in Syria

"...Guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG-75) and a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser launched Tomahawk land attack missiles on targets in Syria, a defense official confirmed to USNI News..."

Reference: usni.org .