No, Ukraine has not received Tomahawk missiles and it is unlikely to get them in the near future, as US President Trump has indicated he will not supply them, citing concerns about escalating the conflict and a desire for a ceasefire. While there was speculation about a potential delivery, Ukraine's president was unable to secure them during recent talks, and the US also has concerns about the availability and delivery systems for such long-range missiles.
Presidential
decision:
President
Trump has stated that he will not supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, despite
the Ukrainian government's requests.
Concerns
about escalation:
The primary reason given for withholding the missiles is the risk of escalating the conflict, potentially into a nuclear confrontation, according to the BBC and The New York Times.
Practical
challenges:
There are also logistical and technical hurdles to overcome, as Ukraine currently lacks the necessary naval platforms to launch these missiles, and a ground-based launcher system is still in development and not yet ready for use, even by US forces.
Strategic
implications:
The missiles would enable Ukraine to strike targets deep inside Russia, a capability that could significantly shift the military balance. However, the potential for a wider conflict remains a major deterrent.
It is unlikely Ukraine will receive Tomahawk missiles, according to recent reports from October 2025. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has lobbied for them, U.S. President Donald Trump has resisted providing the long-range weapons due to concerns over U.S. stockpiles, training complexity, and the risk of further escalating the conflict.
Instead of Tomahawks, Ukraine is already using other long-range Western missiles with significant effect.
Key obstacles for Tomahawk delivery
Depleted U.S. stockpiles: President Trump stated that the U.S. needs to maintain its own supply of Tomahawks and does not have many to spare. Analysts have warned that transferring the missiles to Ukraine could weaken U.S. readiness for other conflicts, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
Complexity and training requirements: Trump cited the "tremendous learning curve" for the "highly complex" weapon system, stating that it would take Ukrainians a minimum of six months to a year to learn how to use them properly.
Risk of escalation: Russia has warned that providing deep-strike weapons to Kyiv would be a serious escalation. Some officials are wary that such a move could trigger a wider conflict.
Long-range missiles already provided to Ukraine
While Tomahawks have not been supplied, the U.S. and its European allies have provided Ukraine with other sophisticated long-range missiles:
ATACMS: In 2024, the U.S. secretly supplied Ukraine with longer-range versions of the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), which can strike targets up to 300 kilometers away. As of November 2024, Ukraine was given authorization to use ATACMS to hit military targets inside Russia.
Storm Shadow / SCALP: The UK and France began delivering their air-launched Storm Shadow and SCALP cruise missiles to Ukraine in 2023. These missiles have a range of over 250 kilometers and have been used effectively against Russian targets, including military headquarters, ships in the Black Sea, and a chemical plant in Bryansk.
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Trump will continue to reduce Russia’s ability to fund the War in Ukraine with Tariffs and Trade Deals.
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