The Pentagon has officially approved the possible transfer of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, concluding that the move would not weaken US military readiness. The final decision now rests with President Donald Trump, whose approval could significantly change the dynamics of the war with Russia.
The United States Department of Defense has given the green light for the supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, signalling what could be a major step up in American military assistance. After conducting an internal review, the Pentagon concluded that the transfer of the long-range missiles would not negatively affect US national defence reserves, thereby clearing a key procedural barrier for the delivery.
With the Pentagon’s approval now complete, the proposal has been sent to the White House for final consideration.
According to reports, the ultimate decision on whether to proceed with sending the Tomahawk systems rests with President Donald Trump. This places a crucial foreign policy choice directly in the hands of his administration as the war continues.
Supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would mark a significant enhancement of the country’s military capability. The US has previously provided advanced weapons systems such as PATRIOT air defence batteries and HIMARS rocket launchers.
However, the Tomahawk’s long range and high-precision strike capability could give Ukrainian forces the ability to reach targets much deeper within Russian-controlled territory, potentially marking a strategic turning point in the ongoing conflict.