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U.S. Warns Japan of Possible Two-Year Delay in Tomahawk Missile Deliveries
The United States has notified Japan that Tomahawk missile shipments may be delayed by up to two years. Officials cited the need to replenish stocks used during recent Middle East operations.
May 23, 3:00 PM·1m read1 source
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Officials attributed the postponement to efforts to replenish inventories depleted during military operations in the Middle East.
The warning was conveyed in recent communications between the two governments. Japan had been scheduled to receive the missiles as part of previously agreed defense purchases.
No revised delivery timeline has been announced.
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