Replacement
Since its introduction, about 6,000 Tomahawks have been manufactured, with 2,000 fired in combat. The Tomahawk is now facing anti-cruise missile surface-to-air missile threats, like the Russian Pantsir-S1. The U.S. is now developing a successor the Tomahawk to counter these threats, called the Cruise Missile XR (Extended Range). It will weigh 4,400 lbs, have a 2,000 km (1,200 mi) range, and a 2,000 lb warhead. It will be stealthier and use a combination of guidance and targeting systems. The Cruise Missile XR is expected to cost $3 million.
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