Taiwan deploys advanced US rockets in closely watched part of annual drills
Summary
Taiwan is using new, advanced US rockets in its yearly military exercises to boost its defenses against possible attacks from China. These exercises are meant to show Taiwan's readiness to defend itself, and they include realistic combat scenarios.Key Facts
- Taiwan is using High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from the US in its military drills.
- These drills are part of Taiwan's annual Han Kuang live-fire exercises, which are its largest.
- HIMARS can launch rockets up to 300 kilometers, reaching coastal areas in China's Fujian province.
- China sees Taiwan as part of its territory and has increased military activity around the island in recent years.
- China calls these Taiwanese drills a bluff and opposes US-Taiwan military cooperation.
- Taiwanese President stated that the drills use realistic combat scenarios to prepare for potential attacks.
- Last year, Taiwan received 11 out of 29 HIMARS units from the US and tested them in May.
- The goal of the exercises is to show Taiwan's readiness to defend itself from any attack.
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