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US missile system will remain in the Philippines despite China's alarm
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a U.S. mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrence despite China's expressions of alarm, two Philippine officials said Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
US Missile System To Remain In Philippines Despite China's Alarm
The US Army transported the Typhon missile system, a land-based weapon that can fire the Standard Missile-6 and the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile, to the northern Philippines as part of combat exercises in April with Philippine troops and to test its deployability aboard an Air Force aircraft.
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.
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 faces ‘strategic quandary’ by hosting US Typhon missile system indefinitely
China has called for the Typhon’s removal from the Philippines as it sees the system as a threat in the region, analysts say.
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