US test fires mobile rocket system near Mount Fuji in rapid 'shoot and scoot' drill
Summary
U.S. Marines fired a dozen rockets from a mobile launcher called HIMARS near Mount Fuji in Japan during a training exercise. This system can quickly shoot rockets and then move to avoid enemy attacks, and it is important for U.S. military strategy, especially in the Pacific region.Key Facts
- The exercise took place at Camp Fuji, near Mount Fuji, Japan.
- HIMARS stands for High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and is mounted on a military truck.
- It allows troops to fire rockets rapidly and then move to a new location, using "shoot and scoot" tactics.
- HIMARS has been used in conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Recently, HIMARS was used in an attack on Iran with new long-range, precision-guided rockets.
- The system's range and mobility are seen as helpful to deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
- During the exercise, only dummy rockets were fired.
- The drill was coordinated with Japanese military forces and involved safety measures like closing a public road.
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