What Are Tomahawk Missiles and Why Does Ukraine Want Them?

President Donald Trump is considering sending Ukraine the Tomahawk cruise missile platform for use in its war with Russia. The weapon system has been a key part of the U.S. arsenal for decades and has several capabilities that could make it pivotal to Ukraine’s defense efforts. Here’s what you need to know. Used in Every Major Conflict Since 1991 The Tomahawk is an intermediate-range, subsonic cruise missile used to strike key enemy positions from a great distance. It is most often used to strike at hardened defense points such as air defense systems in order to pave the way for larger military actions....