Taiwan Receives First U.S. ATACMS Missiles, Bolsters Ukraine with HAWK Systems

Nov 12, 2024, 06:11 AM

Taiwan has received its first shipment of U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles, significantly boosting its defense capabilities amid rising tensions with China. The ATACMS missiles, which can be launched from HIMARS vehicles and have a maximum range of 300 kilometers, were delivered on November 9, 2024. Earlier this month, Taiwan had also received and deployed 11 HIMARS rocket launcher systems. Additionally, Taiwan has potentially bolstered Ukraine’s air defense by donating surplus HAWK surface-to-air missile systems. According to former Pentagon official Tony Hu, Taiwan provided these systems, complementing U.S. and Spanish contributions to Ukraine’s air defenses.