Institute highlights Chiang Kung missile’s capabilitiesBy Lo Tien-pin and Jonathan Chin / Staff reporter, with staff writerThe Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology yesterday provided an update on an anti-missile interceptor developed under the Chiang Kung (Strong Bow, 強弓) program, highlighting a key weapon in Taiwan’s “T-Dome” national air defense system. The Chiang Kung missile, also known as the Tien Kung IV (Sky Bow, 天弓), has a maximum interception altitude of 70km, the state-run institute has said. The Chiang Kung missile complements the Tien Kung III and Patriot missiles to achieve multilayered defensive capabilities against missiles and aircraft in all altitudes, the Ministry of National Defense said. Writing in an update to its Web site, the institute said that the Chiang Kung system is composed of Chiang Kung missiles, land-based transporter erector vehicles, a tactical command center vehicle and a vehicle-mounted radar. The Chiang Kung missile’s radar system offers enhanced target identification, multiple tactical ballistic missile engagement, electronic counter-countermeasures and target tracking, the institute said.

Source: Taipei Times April 10, 2026 17:13 UTC