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Nick Szabo·2025-10-16 08:11

Geopolitical Implications - The US may supply Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles, potentially managed by American contractors [1] - American contractors, not Ukrainian soldiers, will control the targeting and launching of these missiles [1][2] - The US will maintain full control over targeting and launching, even with the weapons in Kiev [1] - The deployment of Tomahawks alone may not change the course of the war, but allows the US to manage the process remotely [1] Military Strategy - The Financial Times reports American contractors will take over missile control [1] - A Western military source indicates the US will manage the process remotely [1] - The first targets have already been named [2]