Taiwan just pointed its new American HIMARS rockets straight at China
Nothing says "we need to talk" quite like live-firing highly advanced American rocket systems directly into the narrow strip of water separating you from a massive neighbor who claims they own you.
Taiwan just conducted a live-fire military drill using HIMARS, the high-tech rocket launchers they bought from the US. And yes, they shot them straight into the Taiwan Strait.
This is the first time they’ve actually fired these specific weapons in that direction. Usually, these drills are kept somewhat low-key to avoid giving Beijing an absolute aneurysm. Not this time.
The message here isn't subtle: Taiwan is showing it can strike Chinese landing forces before they even leave port. It’s basically the military equivalent of putting a giant "No Trespassing" sign on the lawn, except the sign is made of GPS-guided explosives.
Deterrence is great, but there is nothing quite like hoping a rocket-powered warning shot doesn't accidentally spark World War III on a Wednesday morning.
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