Billions in US Arms to Japan Delayed More Than 5 Years

A Japanese government audit found that over 100 U.S. military equipment orders remain undelivered more than five years after contracts were signed.
Published: 1/22/2026, 11:59:59 PM EST

A Japanese government audit found that over 100 U.S. military equipment orders, worth more than $7 billion, remain undelivered more than five years after contracts were signed. The delays highlight concerns about how quickly the U.S. can fulfill arms sales, even as it recently approved a record $11 billion weapons package for Taiwan.