How much will military actions in Libya cost the United States? It could cost several billions, according to the National Journal’s Megan Scully.
Tomahawk Missiles are expensive:
On the first day of strikes alone, U.S.-led forces launched 112 long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, which cost about $1 million to $1.5 million apiece, from ships stationed off the Libyan coast. That totals $112 million to $168 million for the first day’s missile strikes alone. Since the first strikes, U.S. and British forces have launched at least another 12 Tomahawk missiles.
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