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What weapons were used in US and Iran strikes, and which are also deployed near China?

South China Morning PostEN 2 min read 100% complete by Alcott WeiMarch 2, 2026 at 02:49 PM
What weapons were used in US and Iran strikes, and which are also deployed near China?
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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. 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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Israel 60% Yemen 60% US Navy 70% Japan 70% Philippines 80% Luzon 80% Tomahawk Land-Attack Missiles ×290% Arleigh Burke-class destroyers 90% United States ×3100% Iran ×2100%

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tomahawk missile 90% us-iran strikes 80% long-range missile 70% precision-guided cruise missile 60% arleigh burke-class destroyer 50% lucas drone 40%

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