Forbes Exposes Tomahawk Failures After Missiles Reportedly Don’t Detonate

A growing body of battlefield evidence is raising new questions about the reliability of America’s most widely used cruise missile.

According to a Forbes report, images from conflict zones like Syria and Iraq appear to show U.S. Tomahawk missiles failing to detonate, fueling concerns about performance in real-world conditions.

That concern isn’t theoretical. A Washington Post investigation found that 4 out of 16 Tomahawk missiles used in a U.S. strike in Nigeria did not explode, with some landing in civilian areas.

Experts told the Post the failures could stem from mechanical issues, navigation errors, or last-minute mission changes.

The contradiction is sharp. The U.S. military has long promoted the Tomahawk as a highly reliable precision weapon, widely used in conflicts for decades.

But if failure rates are higher than expected, the implications extend beyond cost. Each missile can run into the millions, raising questions about waste, safety, and strategic effectiveness in modern warfare.

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