Taiwan unveils Strong Bow anti-ballistic missile specs in push for US$1.13 billion funding

Taiwan’s top weapons developer has unveiled details of its Chiang Kung, or Strong Bow, anti-ballistic missile system as it seeks legislative funding for mass production to strengthen the island’s air defences amid growing pressure from Beijing. The government-funded National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) recently disclosed key specifications of the locally developed system, including its hypersonic speed, two-stage solid-fuel propulsion, guidance system and active...