🌏 Asia 12h ago · Julian Ryall

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

South China Morning Post
View Channel →
Could US Tomahawk missile delivery delays slow Japan’s long-range strike plans?
Source ↗ 👁 0 💬 0
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...

Comments (0)

Sign in to join the discussion

More Like This

[Kasalikasan] When the world votes strong for climate accountability
RAPPLER · 2h ago
‘Mahal kita’: Senate session turns into comedy hour after Lapid’s surprise ‘confession’
RAPPLER · 2h ago
FACT CHECK: Vice Ganda not summoned by Senate over ‘We’re under attack’ skit
RAPPLER · 2h ago
OpenAI’s Altman says AI unlikely to lead to ‘jobs apocalypse’
RAPPLER · 3h ago
Knicks finish sweep of Cavs, make first NBA Finals since 1999
RAPPLER · 3h ago
Marcoleta, Defensor banned from traveling abroad over plunder complaint
RAPPLER · 3h ago