Philippines to receive second US Typhon missile system, enhancing defense but raising concerns in China.

The Philippines is set to receive a second US-made Typhon missile system, aiding military training and enhancing regional defense. The first Typhon missile, deployed in April 2024, was used in the Balikatan exercises. The new deployment is seen as bolstering the Philippines' security and deterring regional threats, though China views it as escalating tensions and sparking an arms race. The move highlights increased US military presence in Southeast Asia.