Philippines, China
US missile system will remain in the Philippines despite China's alarm
Two Philippine officials say that American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a U.S. mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrance despite China's expressions of alarm.
Targeting China, US deploys medium-range missile system to the Philippines
Armed with a Tomahawk missile, the system is capable of striking the South China Sea, all of mainland Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and the entire eastern portion of China as far north as Beijing.
China should disarm before criticising US Typhon deployment: Philippines defence chief
Gilberto Teodoro Jnr challenged China to dismantle its nuclear arsenal before criticising the presence of US missiles in the Philippines.
Philippine Military Head Backs Stay of US Missile System Slammed By China
The Philippines’ military chief has backed the permanent presence of a US missile system north of the nation’s capital for months now, risking anger from China which had branded the weapon deployment as “destabilizing.
US Missile System to Remain in Philippines Amidst China's Concerns
American and Filipino security officials have decided to keep the US mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely, despite China's objections. The move aims to bolster regional deterrence.
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Exclusive: US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise
The Typhon system, which can be equipped with cruise missiles capable of striking Chinese targets, was brought in for joint exercises earlier this year.
US missile system will remain in Philippines despite China’s alarm
Visitors look at weapons on display during the Asian Defense and Security Exhibition on Sept 25, in Manila, Philippines. The weapons are LITENING 5, top, targetng pod and SPICE 1000, bottom, an autonomous stand-off guidance kit, both of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (AP)
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