US EditionUS Tomahawk missile shipments to Ukraine unlikely, sources say
US officials say Tomahawk missile shipments to Ukraine are unlikely due to committed inventories and strategic concerns, while other long-range weapon support is being considered.
- On Oct 2, US officials said sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine is unlikely as inventories are committed to the US Navy, but shorter-range alternatives could be supplied instead.
- Procurement records reveal the US Navy has purchased 8,959 Tomahawks at an average price of $1.6 million each, with production rates from 55 to 90 per year and plans to buy 57 in 2026.
- With a 2,500km range, the Tomahawk missile could strike deep into Russia, but the Kremlin warned on Oct 2 such transfers would trigger dangerous escalation.
- The US will provide intelligence on energy infrastructure targets in Russia, Reuters reported Oct 2, while officials said European allies may supply other long-range weapons, but Tomahawks remain unlikely.
- In recent weeks President Donald Trump shifted rhetoric about the war, and the US and allies developed a Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List to manage NATO-funded weapons deliveries.
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US Tomahawk missile shipments to Ukraine unlikely, sources say
The Trump Administration's desire to send long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine may not be viable because current inventories are committed to the U.S. Navy and other uses, a U.S. official and three sources said.
Tiago André Lopes, Commentary of the CNN Portugal, analyzes the current state of the conflict in Ukraine and the role of international mediation
Instead, officials are proposing shorter-range solutions for Kiev.
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