Japan's Koizumi Denies Delays in Delivery of U.S. Missiles

Japan's Koizumi Denies Delays in Delivery of U.S. Missiles

Japan's Defense Minister Koizumi denied FT reports of Tomahawk cruise missile delivery delays, reaffirming the FY2025–2027 acquisition schedule remains on track. The episode highlights the supply chain and diplomatic dependencies embedded in allied defense procurement, a risk factor increasingly relevant for any organization modeling geopolitical supply exposure.