The United States warned allies to expect delivery delays of up to five years for key weapons systems.

Stockpile depletion from the war with Iran forced the U.S. to prioritize domestic replenishment.

The delays impact missile and air defense systems manufactured by Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX Corp.

Germany faces a five-year wait for Tomahawk cruise missiles despite requesting accelerated delivery.

RTX currently struggles with production challenges and supply-chain strains despite a record backlog.