# Cross-Strait Tension

Misfires on the Coast: Technical Glitches in Taiwan’s HIMARS Drills Challenge the ‘Asymmetric Warfare’ Narrative

Recent live-fire drills in Taiwan saw four out of 36 HIMARS training rockets fail to fire, echoing previous technical issues despite U.S. maintenance efforts. While Taipei officials blame operator error to protect the image of U.S. defense quality, the recurring malfunctions raise questions about the reliability of the island's centerpiece asymmetric weapon system.