Taiwan conducted its first live-fire test of the U.S.-made HIMARS rocket system, showcasing a major upgrade in its long-range strike capabilities amid rising tensions with China, according to ...

Taiwan conducted its first live-fire test of the US-made HIMARS multiple-launch rocket systems on Monday, marking a significant step in bolstering its ability to deter a potential Chinese invasion.

Taiwan’s military didn’t provide details about how the live-fire drill went. The island purchased 29 HIMARS from the U.S. with the first shipment of 11 delivered in 2024, the agency reported.

The military conducts its first High Mobility Artillery Rocket System live-fire test at Jiupeng base in Pingtung County yesterday. Photo: Ann Wang, Reuters Taiwan has bought 29 of Lockheed Martin’s ...

The HIMARS boasts a range of approximately 300 kilometers (186 miles), enabling it to potentially strike targets along the coast of China's Fujian province, located across the Taiwan Strait.

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan is conducting its first High Mobility Artillery Rocket System live-fire test next week at the Jiupeng base in Pingtung. According to the Army, missile launches will take ...

Taiwan, a self-ruled island under China's threat of force, conducted its first live-fire exercise with the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) supplied by the United States.

Taiwan conducted its first live-fire test of the U.S.-made HIMARS rocket system, showcasing a major upgrade in its long-range strike capabilities amid rising tensions with China, according to ...