New Missile for Truck-Based Himars Launchers Has China in Its Sights

The U.S. is rolling out a new missile designed for its truck-mounted HIMARS launchers, and this one’s got some serious range—enough to take aim at moving naval targets, like ships, way out at sea. While the Pentagon isn’t explicitly naming China, it’s pretty clear who this upgrade is meant to deter, especially with tensions simmering in the Pacific.