“A defense official told the newspaper that Taiwan will have more than 1,000 domestically produced Hsiung Feng II and III missiles by year’s end. Combined with 400 US-supplied land-based Harpoon missiles being delivered in batches, the total anti-ship missile inventory will exceed 1,400, forming the world’s densest coastal missile network, said the official.”
“To address evolving threats, the defense ministry plans to continue producing upgraded Hsiung Feng II and III missiles under the regular defense budget, with an estimated 232 units required. These upgraded missiles will feature improved chipsets, boosting guidance accuracy and resistance to electronic interference, ensuring effectiveness even under heavy electronic warfare.”
“On the US procurement side, the first batch of 100 Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems, including 400 RGM-84L-4 Harpoon Block II missiles, launch vehicles, and radar trucks, began arriving in Taiwan in late 2024. The military plans to acquire 32 systems and 128 missiles by 2026, with full delivery of all 400 missiles expected by 2028.”