US defense firm unveils X-MAV mobile Tomahawk launcher
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Oshkosh Defense reveals X-MAV mobile Tomahawk launcher as Trump considers supplying Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles, raising tensions with Russia.
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US Defense firm unveils X-MAV mobile Tomahawk launcher. (X: @OsintWarfare)
Oshkosh Defense, a major US military vehicle manufacturer, has introduced a new mobile launcher for Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles, aligning with ongoing discussions about potentially supplying the long-range weapon system to Ukraine.
The system, known as the Oshkosh X-MAV, is designed as an autonomous-capable platform capable of deploying long-range precision munitions. The vehicle will be formally showcased this week at a defense exposition in the US, where it will appear equipped with four Tomahawk missiles for the first time, according to a company press release issued Monday.
The X-MAV (eXpeditionary Mobile Autonomous Vehicle) represents a shift in how land-based missile systems can be deployed. Traditionally launched from ships and submarines, Tomahawk missiles may soon have a mobile ground-based option, enhancing flexibility and deployment range.
According to Oshkosh Defense, the X-MAV can operate autonomously and is tailored for strategic precision strikes, increasing the US military’s capability to deploy long-range weapons on land-based platforms in diverse terrains.
An experimental Tomahawk missile launcher called X-MAV from Oshkosh Defense was showcased at the AUSA 2025 exhibition.
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The Extreme Multi-Mission Autonomous Vehicle (X-MAV) carries four Tomahawk cruise missiles and offers greater mobility than the existing MRC Typhon systems.… pic.twitter.com/Qx0YuIPpAE
On the Tomahawk missile
The Tomahawk Land Attack Missile is a subsonic, long-range cruise missile developed by the United States for precision strikes. It is primarily launched from naval platforms but has been adapted for possible land deployment.
Standard variants of the missile have a range of approximately 1,000 miles, while upgraded versions can reach targets at distances of up to 1,550 miles. The flexibility and precision of the Tomahawk make it a valuable asset for modern warfare, particularly in contested zones like Ukraine.
Trump, Zelensky contemplate missile supplies
The unveiling of the launcher comes as President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly discussed the possibility of Kiev acquiring Tomahawk missiles during recent phone calls.
Over the weekend, Trump told reporters he may raise the potential supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine in a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting the delivery could proceed if the ongoing conflict remains unresolved.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously warned that providing Ukraine with Tomahawk systems would significantly harm US-Russia relations. He emphasized that such weapons cannot be operated without direct US military involvement, making their delivery a high-risk geopolitical move.
Andrey Kartapolov, chairman of the State Duma Defense Committee, also warned on Wednesday that any US decision to supply Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine would trigger a forceful Russian response, saying Moscow is fully prepared to neutralize such weapons should they appear in the conflict zone.
"Our response will be harsh, ambiguous, calibrated, and asymmetrical. We will find ways to hurt those who cause us trouble," Kartapolov told RIA Novosti, adding that a limited number of Tomahawks would not affect the situation on the battlefield.
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