Could US Tomahawk missile delivery delays slow Japan’s long-range strike plans?

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US delays in delivering Tomahawk cruise missiles may slow Japan's plans to develop a long-range strike capability. This potential gap challenges Tokyo's defense ambitions amidst regional security concerns.

A reported US delay in delivering hundreds of Tomahawk cruise missiles could slow Japan’s plans to give its military a long-range strike option, analysts said, exposing a potential gap between Tokyo’s new defence ambitions and Washington’s ability to supply the weapons. The missiles are central to Japan’s effort to build a counterstrike capability, giving it the ability to hit enemy bases if the country comes under threat, as Tokyo rethinks its defence posture in response to a more uncertain...