HIMARS joins first exercises this yearDEEP-STRIKE CAPABILITY: The scenario simulated a PLA drill that turned into an assault on Taiwan’s critical infrastructure, with the launchers providing fire supportBy Fang Wei-li and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writerTaiwan yesterday conducted this year’s first military exercises at Longsiang Base in Taichung, demonstrating the newly acquired High Mobility Artillery Rocket System’s (HIMARS) ability to provide fire support and deep-strike capabilities. The HIMARS are supposed to “fire and leave,” which would significantly increase personnel and equipment survivability, a military official said. Soldiers pose for a photograph with the Taiwanese flag during a drill at a military facility in Taichung yesterday. A HIMARS maneuvers inside a military base during a combat-readiness drill in Taichung yesterday. Soldiers pose for a photograph during a drill at a military facility in Taichung yesterday.

Source: Taipei Times January 27, 2026 17:12 UTC