Advanced US Himars deployed in annual drills

Taiwan's military began deploying one of its newest and most precise strike weapons on Saturday as part of intensifying drills meant to showcase the island's determination to resist any Chinese invasion.

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Two armoured trucks with Himars — High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems — were seen manoeuvring around the city of Taichung near Taiwan's central coast on the fourth of 10 days of its most comprehensive annual Han Kuang exercises yet.

Fire simulation and some live-fire drills are expected next week as more air force planes and naval ships become involved.

In a wartime scenario, said a military officer at the site, it would be vital to conceal Himars from enemy aerial reconnaissance, satellites “or even enemy operatives behind our lines” until the order to fire was given.