US Delivers Harpoon Missiles to Taiwan, Boosting Defense Against China

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News18•09-02-2026, 13:53
US Delivers Harpoon Missiles to Taiwan, Boosting Defense Against China
- •The US has begun delivering Harpoon anti-ship missile systems to Taiwan, enhancing its coastal defense capabilities.
- •Taiwan ordered 100 land-based Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems and 400 missiles, with deliveries phased until 2027.
- •The Harpoon missile, developed by Boeing, is an all-weather, subsonic anti-ship cruise missile with a range of up to 280 km.
- •These mobile systems are crucial for Taiwan's 'anti-access/area denial' strategy against China, despite some expert concerns about speed and range.
- •This delivery is part of a broader US effort to strengthen Taiwan's military, including ATACMS and HIMARS.
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