The U.S. military's "Hippocampus" multiple launch rocket system.

The launch box in the picture is loaded with 6 rockets.

(AFP file photo)

[Reporter Luo Tianbin/Taipei Report] my country purchased a total of 29 sets of "Hippocampus" high-mobility multiple launch rocket systems from the United States in two batches. Among them, the second batch was an additional 18 sets of systems. The factory has achieved results in early delivery to Taiwan. These 18 sets will be delivered to Taiwan in advance of 2026 instead of the original delivery date of 2027-2028.

Under the name of the "Long-Range Precision Fire Strike System", the Army first purchased 11 sets of Seahorse multiple launch rocket systems from the United States through military purchases. This case included 64 Army Tactical Missiles (ATACMS) with a range of up to 300 kilometers.

Later, because the military decided not to purchase 40 M109A6 self-propelled guns, and purchased 18 additional sets of "Hippocampus" systems from the United States, the total number of purchased sets increased to 29 sets, and the Army allocated 32.523547 billion yuan for support.

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The purchase quantity of Army Tactical Area Missiles has also increased from 64 to 84.

It is worth noting that the Army also purchased 864 additional "precision rockets" this time.

M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for short, is jointly produced by Lockheed Martin and British Aerospace Vehicle Systems (responsible for the vehicle chassis). The launch box can carry 6 Rocket or 1 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile with a range of up to 42 kilometers for rockets and 300 kilometers for Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).

The ruling and opposition legislators are concerned about the delivery schedule of these two batches of a total of 29 sets of "Hippocampus" high-mobility multiple launch rocket systems. , respectively, will be completed from 2024 to 2025, and the 18 additional sets purchased later will be completed in 2026 in advance.

The United States sold 29 sets of "Hippocampus" high-mobility multiple launch rocket systems to Taiwan. Among them, the second batch was an additional 18 sets of systems. In response to the needs of the situation in the Taiwan Strait, the United States coordinated with the original factory to deliver to Taiwan in advance. Delivered to Taiwan by 2026.

The picture shows the "Hippocampus" system launching Army tactical missiles.

(Taken from the official website of the US Army)

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