Taiwan preparing to deploy DMS Stinger, Kestrel rocket to South China Sea

As China could be holding military exercises near Pratas island in the South China Sea, Taiwan has decided to move one reinforced company from the ROCMC 99th Marine Brigade to the island as part of a “relocation exercise.”

Visitor Operate FIM-92 Stinger Twin Launchers with Soldier 20130810b
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The company will have increase firepower using Dual Mount Stinger and Kestrel anti-armor rocket launcher if necessary. The Kestrel is developed by Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology and has a range of up to 400m.

Kurstal anti tank rocket
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