Taiwan fires Himars rockets toward Taiwan Strait

Taiwan conducted its first-ever launch of HIMARS rockets westward toward the Taiwan Strait on June 10, signaling a shift in its defensive strategy toward mobile strike weapons designed to disrupt a mainland Chinese attack before it reaches shore. The exercise marks the first time the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System has been fired in the direction of mainland China. Analysts say the drill reveals how Taipei is adapting its battle plans to counter a potential invasion. Beijing has not yet responded to the launches.