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14. Who has Missiles similar to Tomahawk
Tue Mar 10, 2026, 12:05 PM
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Yes, several countries have developed cruise missiles similar to the U.S. Tomahawk, designed for long-range, precision strikes against land targets.

Russia: The Kalibr (or Klub) missile family, including the SS-N-27 Sizzler (naval) and Kh-101 (air-launched), closely parallels the Tomahawk in range, subsonic speed, and precision. Russia has used Kalibr missiles in combat operations.
China: The CJ-10 (DH-10) is a long-range cruise missile with a range exceeding 1,500 km, comparable to the Tomahawk, and is used by the People’s Liberation Army.
France and Italy: The SCALP EG (also known as Storm Shadow in UK service) is a stealthy, air-launched cruise missile with a similar mission profile. France has developed a naval variant called MdCN, designed for launch from ship and submarine VLS (Vertical Launch Systems), matching the Tomahawk’s role.
India: The Nirbhay is a long-range, subsonic cruise missile under development, with a reported range of over 1,000 km and potential for land, sea, and air launch.
Iran: Iran has developed its own cruise missiles, including the Soumar, Hoveyzeh, and Paveh, which are believed to be based on reverse-engineered Soviet Kh-55 technology. These are used for strategic deterrence and long-range strikes.
Ukraine: The Flamingo missile, developed by Fire Point, is claimed to surpass the Tomahawk in range (over 3,000 km), warhead size (1,150 kg), and speed (950 km/h). It is ground-launched and reportedly already in combat use.
Netherlands: The country is developing an indigenous cruise missile under the ELSA programme, aiming to create a European alternative to the Tomahawk, potentially for both naval and land use.

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