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.
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.
Philippine Military Wants U.S. Missiles in the Country 'Forever'
A Philippine military chief said he asked U.S. military officials to keep the missile system 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.
Philippines Military Backs Permanent Stay Of US Missile System
Philippine military chief General Romeo Brawner on Wednesday backed the permanent stationing of a US missile system in his country, after China had warned deployment of the weapon was destabilising the region.
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.
Philippines says its aircraft shadowed by Chinese navy helicopter during patrol
The Philippines said on Wednesday its fisheries bureau aircraft was shadowed and approached by a Chinese navy helicopter while on patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in another face-off ...
Conflict between China, Philippines could involve U.S. and lead to a clash of superpowers
The U.S. could be drawn into a conflict between China and the Philippines that's been roiling the South China Sea.
Israel Defense Firm Eyes Deals in Philippines Military Upgrade
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. aims to clinch contracts under the Philippines’ ambitious military upgrade that seeks to ...
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America and the Philippines Should Call China’s Bluff
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German warships visit the Philippines amid its South China Sea clashes after angering Beijing by sailing through the Taiwan Strait
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Philippines deploys new coast guard ship to Sabina Shoal, defying China's demands for withdrawal
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Philippines Says China Firms Keen to Invest Despite Tensions
Chinese companies are still interested to invest in the Philippines despite the nations’ dispute in the South China Sea, a ...
Philippines says its aircraft was shadowed by Chinese navy helicopter during patrol
The Philippines said on Wednesday its fisheries bureau aircraft was shadowed and approached by a Chinese navy helicopter while on patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in another face-off ...
US Ally Mounts Fresh Challenge to China at Disputed Territory
The Philippines' coast guard chief said withdrawal of the BRP Teresa Magbanua was unrelated to a recent round of talks with ...