The Economic Times

US test fires mobile rocket system near Mount Fuji in rapid 'shoot and scoot' drill

US Marines conducted a rocket test firing in Japan. The exercise showcased the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, a crucial weapon for the American military. This system's 'shoot and scoot' capability is vital in modern warfare. The HIMARS can reach distant targets, a significant factor in the Pacific region. The drill involved close coordination with Japanese forces.