U.S. Rules Out Tomahawk Missiles for Ukraine, Considers Other Long-Range Arms
The Trump administration is unlikely to approve the transfer of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, but Washington is weighing other options for long-range strike capabilities that could bolster Kyiv’s defenses.
The Gaze reports this, referring to Reuters.
A senior U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said current Tomahawk stockpiles are earmarked for the U.S. Navy and other strategic needs, making their supply to Ukraine improbable.
Sources familiar with Tomahawk procurement and deployment also questioned the feasibility of handing the system over to Kyiv.
While dismissing the likelihood of Tomahawks being delivered, officials stressed that Ukraine may still receive other types of long-range weapons, potentially via arrangements allowing European allies to purchase such arms and transfer them to Kyiv.
The deployment of Tomahawks, which have a range of 2,500 kilometres (1,550 miles), would have dramatically expanded Ukraine’s ability to strike targets deep inside Russian territory, including military bases, airfields, logistics hubs, and command centers.
However, Washington appears more inclined to explore less politically sensitive alternatives.
According to Pentagon budget records, the U.S. Navy – the primary operator of Tomahawks – has procured 8,959 missiles since the mid-1980s, at an average cost of $1.3 million each.
Annual production in recent years has varied between 55 and 90 missiles, with plans to acquire 57 more in 2026.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently hinted he had formally requested Tomahawks from President Donald Trump, later acknowledging that the decision rests entirely with Washington.
On Sunday, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed that the request was under review but emphasized no final decision had been taken.
As The Gaze previously reported, the United States is preparing to provide Ukraine with intelligence support for long-range missile strikes against Russia’s energy sector.