Taiwan Conducts First-Ever Live-Fire HIMARS Drill in Taiwan Strait
On June 10, 2026, the Taiwanese military performed its first-ever live-fire exercise using U.S.-supplied High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from its western coastline in Taichung. The rockets were fired directly into the waters of the Taiwan Strait, simulating a response to a Chinese amphibious invasion. The drill demonstrated 'shoot-and-scoot' tactics, with mobile launchers relocating within three minutes of firing. The exercise coincides with reports of 16 Chinese naval vessels operating around the island.
Date: June 10, 2026
Location: Taiwan
Conflict: China-Taiwan Conflict
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Taiwan News