020823-N-9999X-001 Pt. Mugu, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2002) -- A Tactical Tomahawk, the next generation of Tomahawk Cruise Missile, is launched during a contractor test and evaluation. The Tomahawk missile provides a long-range, highly survivable, unmanned land attack weapon system capable of pinpoint accuracy. This new Tomahawk includes many improvements such as launch platform mission planning capability, in-flight retargeting, battle damage assessment capability, and in-flight health and status reporting, through a satellite data link. The Tactical Tomahawk (Block IV) is due to reach the fleet i
020823-N-9999X-001 Pt. Mugu, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2002) -- A Tactical Tomahawk, the next generation of Tomahawk Cruise Missile, is launched during a contractor test and evaluation. The Tomahawk missile provides a long-range, highly survivable, unmanned land attack weapon system capable of pinpoint accuracy. This new Tomahawk includes many improvements such as launch platform mission planning capability, in-flight retargeting, battle damage assessment capability, and in-flight health and status reporting, through a satellite data link. The Tactical Tomahawk (Block IV) is due to reach the fleet in 2004, and will supplement the current Tomahawk Block II/III inventories. The Tomahawk is launched from surface ships and submarines and was first employed operationally during Operation Desert Storm. Navy photo. (RELEASED) US Navy 020823-N-9999X-001 Tactical Tomahawk launches during contractor testing
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