Author: Noah Reed & Chris Dayton
On June 1, 2026, Taiwan will formally stand up the Littoral Combat Command (濱海作戰指揮部, LCC), integrating the Republic of China Navy’s (ROCN) anti-ship missile, coastal and mobile radar, and unmanned systems into one unified force. The LCC’s headquarters will reportedly be located along Taiwan’s west coast in Huwei Township, Yunlin County. Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is expected to preside over the establishment ceremony.[i]
Once established, the LCC will be responsible for the defense of the seas surrounding Taiwan and the outlying islands. While most of its assets will reside on Taiwan proper, the LCC will inherit several anti-ship and radar positions on the Penghu and Matsu Islands.
Map: Visualization of LCC Anti-Ship Missile Inventory & Estimated Ranges.
Organization
The LCC will absorb several older ROCN units,[ii] including the Hai Feng Group (海鋒大隊) and the Ocean Surveillance and Reconnaissance Command (海洋監偵指揮部). The Hai Feng Group was previously responsible for the operation of stationary and mobile anti-ship missiles (the Hsiung Feng II & III), while the Ocean Surveillance and Reconnaissance Command was responsible for stationary and mobile radar systems and reconnaissance UAVs.
Notably, the LCC will not incorporate the ROCN’s 131st Fleet, which is comprised of missile boats, despite earlier reporting.[iii] This change was apparently due to a reassessment of operational requirements from the ROCN, which concluded that the missile boat and minelaying fleets did not require integration into the LCC.
The Hai Feng Group, which was previously organized into fixed and mobile batteries assigned under a battalion system, will be reorganized into four anti-ship strike groups: northern, central, southern, and eastern.[iv] Each of these strike groups will have both fixed-site and mobile launch units. The exact distribution of assets between the strike groups is unclear at present.
Security for fixed and mobile anti-ship missile launchers when deployed will be provided by the Republic of China Marine Corps (ROCMC), likely from the ROCMC’s Air Defense and Security Group.[v]
Equipment
Procurement and delivery of anti-ship missiles, particularly RGM-84L-4 Harpoon Block II missiles and their associated systems, were among the issues that impacted the LCC’s establishment timeline. At present, Taiwan is reported to have only 32 launchers and 128 missiles, although delivery of additional purchased Harpoon systems is expected before the end of 2026.[vi]
| Anti-Ship Missile System | Reported Maximum Range |
| Harpoon Block II | 124km[vii] |
| Hsiung Feng-II | 140-150km[viii] |
| Hsiung Feng-III | 150-200km[ix] |
| Hsiung Feng-IIB | 250km[x] |
| Hsiung Feng III-ER | 400km[xi] |
Figure: Table of Anti-Ship Missiles in LCC’s Inventory.
Taiwanese defense officials have claimed that, once the remainder of the Harpoon missiles are delivered, Taiwan will have the “world’s densest anti-ship missile network” with an inventory totaling more than 1,400 missiles.[xii] The LCC’s inauguration is intended to improve the dispersal and survivability of Taiwan’s missile inventory.
[i] 戴志揚. 海軍濱海作戰指揮部7月1日正式編成 落腳在雲林虎尾. China Times. 13 May 2026. https://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20260513001103-260417?chdtv.
[ii] 游凱翔. 強化制海戰力 海軍濱海作戰指揮部規劃7月編成. CNA. 21 January 2026. https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202601210266.aspx.
[iii] 羅添斌. 濱海作戰指揮部7月1日編成啊！「光六」飛彈快艇部隊沒有移撥. Liberty Times. 11 May 2026. https://def.ltn.com.tw/article/breakingnews/5433189.
[iv] 游凱翔. 強化制海戰力 海軍濱海作戰指揮部規劃7月編成. CNA. 21 January 2026. https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202601210266.aspx.
[v] 楊仁翔. 濱指部7/1正式成立 防警群暫不復編「77旅」. RTI. 22 January 2026. https://www.rti.org.tw/news?uid=3&pid=187799.
[vi] Joe O’Connor et al. Taiwan Arms Sale Backlog, April 2026 Update. May 2026. https://tsm.schar.gmu.edu/taiwan-arms-sale-backlog-april-2026-update/.
[vii] Taiwanese officials have claimed during testimony in the Legislative Yuan that the Harpoon missile Taiwan is acquiring has a greater range than their base models. Reportedly, the range is equal to that of Hsiung Feng II/III. LY Testimony. https://ivod.ly.gov.tw/Demand/Speech/145886.
[viii] 呂欣憓. 航母殺手雄三飛彈 具超音速飽和攻擊力. CNA. 1 July 2016. https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/201607010225.aspx.
[ix] 游凱翔 and 王揚宇. 雄三增程型將量產 提升制海戰力. CNA. 16 September 2021. https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202109160301.aspx.
[x] Matthew Strong. Taiwan military to produce Hsiung Feng II B anti-ship missile in 2021. Taiwan News. 2 January 2020. https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/3848970
[xi] 吳書緯. 總統視導海軍雄風飛彈機動部署 雄三增程型飛彈現身. CNA. 15 July, 2025. https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202507150097.aspx.
[xii] Keoni Everington. Taiwan expected to have world’s highest density of anti-ship missiles by year end. 11 March 2026. https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6318299.