U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are delivering sustained Tomahawk cruise missile strikes against Iranian-linked targets under Operation Epic Fury, hitting hardened infrastructure from stand-off ranges exceeding 1,000 miles (about 1,600 km) while remaining outside contested airspace. The campaign extends U.S. strike reach and sustains high-volume, precision fires without exposing manned platforms to advanced air defenses. The strikes use ship-launched Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles to engage dispersed targets at distances beyond 1,600 km, with multiple destroyers coordinating time-phased launches through vertical launch systems. The approach marks a shift toward distributed maritime strike, reducing dependence on forward airbases while maintaining continuous pressure on adversary infrastructure. Read full Naval News at this link …
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| U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) launches a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile during Operation Epic Fury, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s ability to conduct long-range precision strikes against high-value targets from standoff distances while sustaining distributed maritime firepower. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War) |
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