Ukraine may receive Tomahawk missiles as the US White House reconsiders amid changing military strategies. The US Marine Corps’ retiring Long Range Fires launchers could be repurposed for Ukraine, speeding deployment through third-party purchases, according to United24 Media. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy warned that Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy could trigger strikes on Moscow. This warning came shortly before Ukrainian HIMARS rockets reportedly struck a thermal power plant near Belgorod on September 28, causing power outages in the region, signaling escalating retaliatory actions. They write:

The possibility of Ukraine receiving Tomahawk cruise missiles has reemerged after US Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed that the White House is considering the issue.
According to Defense Express on September 29, Washington’s changing position toward Russia and recent shifts in US military planning could make the transfer more realistic.
The discussion is focused not only on the missiles themselves but also on the systems required to launch them. Traditionally, Tomahawks are ship- or submarine-launched, and they cannot be fired from aircraft. This leaves ground-based launchers as the only viable option. […]

Traditionally, Tomahawks are ship- or submarine-launched, and they cannot be fired from aircraft. This leaves ground-based launchers as the only viable option.

Defense Express reports that the US Marine Corps recently decided to retire its Long Range Fires (LRF) launchers for Tomahawk missiles. The reason for the withdrawal was poor mobility on soft terrain, which limited their usefulness during amphibious operations.

The LRF is a remotely operated launcher mounted on a JLTV chassis. While the Marines intend to retain the platform for use in other systems such as NMESIS with Naval Strike Missiles, the Tomahawk-specific launch components could be repurposed. […]

Earlier, during a public appearance on September 28, US Vice President J.D. Vance stated that Russia must “wake up and accept reality,” citing high casualties and little progress in the war against Ukraine, Politico reported.

He also said the decision on whether to transfer Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would rest with President Trump, emphasizing that “the president will do what’s in the best interest of the United States.”

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