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Homeland Security

Tomahawk Block IV Launches From Virginia Class Submarine

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Monday, October 27th, 2008

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A Tomahawk Block IV missile launched from a Virginia Class submarine, completing integration of the weapon onto the newest class of fast-attack submarines, Raytheon Co. [RTN] announced. Other classes of Navy vessels already deploy the missiles. "Integration of the Tomahawk Block IV on the Virginia class submarine provides the fleet with a powerful combination of delivering Special Operations Forces and supporting them with the power and precision of the Tomahawk missile," said Capt. Rick McQueen, Navy program manager for the…

Congress

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