The US expands its Typhoon missile system in the Philippines amid South China Sea tensions.

The U.S. will maintain its Typhon mid-range missile system in the Philippines amid escalating tensions with China. Deployed for joint exercises earlier this year, the system can target Chinese assets and serves as a strategic asset for U.S. support to Taiwan in case of a conflict. Despite Chinese objections, the U.S. and Philippines are testing the system's feasibility for potential military use, as tensions in the South China Sea rise.

September 19, 2024
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