The Arleigh Burke‑class guided‑missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) launched a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) on March 9, 2026, during Operation Epic Fury as it operated in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

The launch demonstrated the ship’s capability to deliver long‑range precision firepower deep into contested territory as part of sustained combat operations.

Tomahawk cruise missiles like the one fired by USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. are long‑range weapons designed to strike strategic targets ashore from surface vessels at sea.

Operation Epic Fury, a joint U.S.‑led military offensive in early 2026, has involved coordinated strikes using air, sea, and land assets to dismantle adversary military capabilities.

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