Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Taiwan Fires HIMARS Rockets, Sale Paused After Trump-Xi Meeting

6/11/2026

36 8 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Taiwan's military fired reduced-range rockets from HIMARS launchers into the Taiwan Strait on June 10, 2026.
The launchers used shoot-and-scoot tactics, firing within three minutes before moving to a hidden spot.
A December plan to sell 82 HIMARS systems to Taiwan was paused after President Donald Trump met Xi Jinping in Beijing, while China continues to send warships and aircraft near Taiwan, claiming the island is a renegade province.

1 of 1

Story summary

Taiwan's military fired reduced-range rockets from HIMARS launchers into the Taiwan Strait on June 10, 2026.
The launchers used shoot-and-scoot tactics, firing within three minutes before moving to a hidden spot.
A December plan to sell 82 HIMARS systems to Taiwan was paused after President Donald Trump met Xi Jinping in Beijing, while China continues to send warships and aircraft near Taiwan, claiming the island is a renegade province.