Jepang menghadapi hambatan dalam upayanya membangun kemampuan serangan jarak jauh setelah AS menunda pengiriman rudal Tomahawk.

The Pentagon warned Japan of delays in Tomahawk missile deliveries as U.S. stockpiles remain strained after Iran operations.

Analysts said any delay could hinder Tokyo’s defence build-up but also open the door for Japanese firms to produce more US-designed weapons.