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Could US Tomahawk missile delivery delays slow Japan’s long-range strike plans?
A reported US delay in delivering Tomahawk cruise missiles could slow Japan's plans to develop a long-range counterstrike capability, highlighting a potential gap between Tokyo's defense ambitions and Washington's supply capacity. Analysts suggest this delay may impact Japan's military strategy as it rethinks its defense posture amid regional uncertainties.
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