As noted by Taepodong on July 15, 2025, Taiwan’s extended-range Hsiung Feng III (HF-3ER) supersonic anti-ship missile was publicly deployed for the first time during the Han Kuang 41 exercises, held from July 9 to 18, 2025. On the same day, President Lai Ching-te visited a site in the Bali District of New Taipei where at least four HF-3ER mobile launchers were positioned, accompanied by a Navy communications relay vehicle. The location, near Taipei Port, was surrounded by security personnel from the presidential detail, naval coastal defense units, and light tactical vehicles from the Army’s Joint Operations Command. Read full defense news at this link...
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The development of the HF-3ER missile required the redesign of the launch canisters, which now feature 21 reinforcement ribs compared to the 18 on the standard model. (Picture source: CNA)
The development of the HF-3ER missile required the redesign of the launch canisters, which now feature 21 reinforcement ribs compared to the 18 on the standard model. (Picture source: CNA)
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