Taiwan holds first live-fire of US high-tech rocket systems

Taiwan (AFP) May 12, 2025 Taiwan conducted Monday its first live-firing of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) purchased from the United States, as the self-ruled island upgrades its capabilities to repel a potential Chinese attack. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened to use force to bring the island under its control. Taiwan would be massively outgunned in any war with Chi

May 13, 2025 - 02:00
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Taiwan holds first live-fire of US high-tech rocket systems
Taiwan (AFP) May 12, 2025
Taiwan conducted Monday its first live-firing of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) purchased from the United States, as the self-ruled island upgrades its capabilities to repel a potential Chinese attack. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened to use force to bring the island under its control. Taiwan would be massively outgunned in any war with Chi