The Pentagon warned Japan of significant delays for its $2.35 billion order of RTX Tomahawk cruise missiles. The order consists of 400 units. Delivery timelines may extend by an additional two years.
The U.S. military is prioritizing the replenishment of its own stockpiles following operations against Iran. Estimates indicate the U.S. used over 1,000 Tomahawks during the conflict. The pre-war inventory consisted of approximately 3,100 missiles.
RTX signed agreements in February to scale annual production to meet rising demand. The company aims to produce over 1,000 units per year.