English: Pt. Mugu, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2002) -- A Tactical Tomahawk, the next generation of Tomahawk Cruise Missile, is transitioned to cruise flight after launch, during a contractor test and evaluation. The Tomahawk missile provides a long-range, highly survivable, unmanned land attack weapon system capable of pinpoint accuracy. This new Tomahawk includes many improvements such as launch platform mission planning capability, in-flight retargeting, battle damage assessment capability, and in-flight health and status reporting, through a satellite data link. The Tactical Tomahawk (Block IV) is due to reach the fleet in 2004, and will supplement the current Tomahawk Block II/III inventories. The Tomahawk is launched from surface ships and submarines and was first employed operationally during Operation Desert Storm. U.S. Navy photo. (RELEASED)