Tomahawk missiles

Apr- 2024 -

2 April

Arms

Tomahawk cruise missile launch from Mk 41 Vertical Launching System

Japanese Soldiers Complete US-Led Tomahawk Land Attack Missile Training

The Japan Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces have completed a Tomahawk land attack missile training under the US Navy in Yokosuka.

Feb- 2024 -

15 February

Arms

Joe Saballa

Japan Military to Start Receiving US Training on Tomahawk Missiles

The Japanese military will begin receiving US training on Tomahawk cruise missiles after signing an acquisition agreement for the weapons.

Jan- 2024 -

18 January

Air

USS Cape St. George launches a Tomahawk cruise missile

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan Inks Deal to Buy 400 Long-Range Tomahawk Missiles From US

Japan signed a deal with ally US to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk missiles as it ramps up its military capacity to counter regional security threats.

11 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Announces $250M Tomahawk Missile Support Sale to Australia

The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale of weapon system support for Australia’s Tomahawk cruise missiles.

Dec- 2023 -

4 December

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US to Deploy Land-Based Missiles in Indo-Pacific by 2024

The US military plans to deploy ground-based intermediate range missiles in the Indo-Pacific next year to enhance deterrence against China.

Nov- 2023 -

20 November

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves Major Long-Range Missile Deal for Japan

The United States approved Japan's request to buy 400 Tomahawk missiles, part of Tokyo's bid to bolster defenses despite fresh dialogue with China.

Oct- 2023 -

9 October

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Japan Advances Tomahawk Missile Procurement By a Year

Japan has advanced the procurement of Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US by a year.

Sep- 2023 -

28 September

Asia Pacific

Soldiers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force launch a Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile at Beecroft Weapons Range, New South Wales during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 is being conducted across northern Australia from 22 July to 4 August. More than 30,000 military personnel from 13 nations will directly participate in Talisman Sabre 2023, primarily in Queensland but also in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and New South Wales. Talisman Sabre is the largest Australia-US bilaterally planned, multilaterally conducted exercise and a key opportunity to work with likeminded partners from across the region and around the world. Fiji, France, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, the United Kingdom, Canada and Germany are all participating in Talisman Sabre 2023 with the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand attending as observers. Occurring every two years, Talisman Sabre reflects the closeness of our alliance and strength of our enduring military relationship with the United States and also our commitment to working with likeminded partners in the region. Now in its tenth iteration, Talisman Sabre provides an opportunity to exercise our combined capabilities to conduct high-end, multi-domain warfare, to build and affirm our military-to-military ties and interoperability, and strengthen our strategic partnerships.

Inder Singh Bisht

Japan Plans Additional Ammunition Depots Amid Missile Expansion

The Japanese Ministry of Defense has requested $148 million in the fiscal 2024 budget for 130 ammunition depots.

Aug- 2023 -

21 August

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Agrees to Buy 200 Long-Range Tomahawk Missiles From US

Australia has locked in a deal to buy potent long-range weapons from the US, officials said, as the country looks to counter China's rising military power.

Jul- 2023 -

26 July

Americas

US Marine Corps Long Range Fires Launcher

Inder Singh Bisht

US Marines Activate First Tomahawk Missile Battery

The US Marine Corps activated its first-ever Tomahawk cruise missile battery last week.

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