Overview

• Taiwan successfully test-fired the U.S.-supplied HIMARS rocket system for the first time at the Jiupeng test center on May 12, 2025.
• The High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) have a range of 300 km, enabling Taiwan to target coastal areas in China’s Fujian province if necessary.
• U.S. personnel from the manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, were present during the test to provide technical support.
• Taiwan has purchased 29 HIMARS systems, with 11 delivered in 2024 and the remaining expected by 2026.
• The test follows increased Chinese military activities near Taiwan, including joint combat readiness patrols involving warships and aircraft.