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Tomahawk
The Tomahawk is a long-range, subsonic cruise missile primarily used by the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy to strike land targets with high precision. It can be launched from ships or submarines and flies at low altitudes to avoid detection.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) is a long-range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missile developed by General Dynamics, primarily deployed by the United States Navy and Royal Navy for precision strikes against high-value land targets, utilizing advanced navigation systems like GPS, TERCOM, and DSMAC for terminal guidance.
BACKGROUND
The BGM-109 Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) is an American long-range, all-weather, jet-powered, subsonic cruise missile that is used by the United States Navy, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Netherlands Navy and Royal Navy in ship and submarine-based land-attack operations.
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- TLAM
- Cruise missile
- Land-attack missile
- Naval missile
- Submarine-launched missile
USAGE NOTE
The Tomahawk is a foundational asset for naval precision strike capabilities, often employed in the initial stages of military operations to neutralize critical infrastructure or air defenses.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Tomahawk.
The primary developer and manufacturer of the Tomahawk cruise missile, including its various upgrades and new variants through its Raytheon Missiles & Defense division.
Manages the Tomahawk Weapon System program, overseeing its development, acquisition, and sustainment, and driving requirements for technology enhancements and new capabilities.
Develops and supplies key components for advanced navigation, guidance, and control systems, which are crucial for the precision and updated capabilities of missiles like the Tomahawk.
Contributes to the complex systems and software for command and control, communications, and launch integration platforms used with Tomahawk missiles, such as those aboard naval vessels.
Develops advanced electronic systems, precision guidance technologies, and combat systems that can be integrated with or support Tomahawk missile capabilities for various naval platforms.