What weapons were used in US and Iran strikes, and which are also deployed near China?
The US military used Tomahawk Land-Attack Missiles in strikes against Iran on February 28, launched from Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. The missiles are long-range, precision-guided, and can strike targets from 1,600km away.

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AI-generatedThe US military used Tomahawk Land-Attack Missiles in strikes against Iran on February 28, launched from Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. The missiles are long-range, precision-guided, and can strike targets from 1,600km away. A new type of Tomahawk missile with a glossy black coating was reportedly used, which may improve its survivability. This is the first appearance of this new coating. The US has previously used Tomahawks to strike Houthi strongholds in Yemen and has deployed them in Luzon, the Philippines, drawing protests from Beijing. Additionally, LUCAS one-way attack drones, also known as suicide drones, were used in the strikes, marking their first publicly recorded use.
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5 extractedThe US is deploying Tomahawk missiles in Luzon, the Philippines.
US Central Command confirmed the use of LUCAS one-way attack drones.
Tomahawk cruise missiles can strike targets from 1,600km (1,000 miles) away.
The US military confirmed the use of Tomahawk Land-Attack Missiles in strikes against Iran.
Analysts believe the missiles bore a glossy black coating, marking a new type of Tomahawk missile.