Tomahawk will remain under US control
As reported by Financial Times, in case of transfer to Ukraine Tomahawk cruise missiles theirs the management will be carried out directly by American military specialists.
The Ukrainian military will not be trained to use these systems on their own.
“The Americans will retain control over missile launches. Ukrainian forces will only participate in targeting,” the newspaper said, citing a senior source in Western military circles.
No training for Ukrainian military is planned
According to the FT, US seeks to minimise risks of escalation, so do not plan to transfer control over the technological elements of Tomahawk systems.
Startup control can be performed by through a special command centre outside Ukraine, This will ensure full coordination with the Pentagon.
Context.
The information came amid reports of The New York Times on the Pentagon's readiness to implement plan to supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.
Experts believe that the participation of American operators will allow avoid political risks, while maintaining the effectiveness of missile use against strategic targets of russia.
Analysts emphasise that this approach creates A new format of military cooperation between the United States and Ukraine, When precision weapons are used under joint protocols.
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