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Japan's Tomahawk Missile Delivery Delayed Amid U.S. Strain

4/3/2026

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Japan's 400 Tomahawk missile order from the United States faces delays as U.S. inventories are strained due to the American-Israeli war with Iran.
The conflict has diverted resources from U.S. efforts to counter China, increasing delivery risk.
The $2.35 billion order was signed in 2024.
Deliveries are now uncertain, with officials citing a March 2028 target.
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed the first shipment arrived in March.

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Story summary

Japan's 400 Tomahawk missile order from the United States faces delays as U.S. inventories are strained due to the American-Israeli war with Iran.
The conflict has diverted resources from U.S. efforts to counter China, increasing delivery risk.
The $2.35 billion order was signed in 2024.
Deliveries are now uncertain, with officials citing a March 2028 target.
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed the first shipment arrived in March.