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flag U.S. to deploy advanced missile systems to Philippines amid South China Sea tensions.

flag The U.S. plans to deploy additional advanced missile systems to the Philippines, reinforcing its security alliance amid rising tensions in the South China Sea. flag During annual talks in Manila, U.S. and Philippine officials reaffirmed their commitment to freedom of navigation and condemned China’s activities as illegal and destabilizing. flag The move includes maintaining existing systems like the Typhon missile launchers and the Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System in northern Luzon and Batan Island, with discussions ongoing about upgrades and potential Philippine acquisition. flag These systems, capable of launching long-range missiles over 1,000 miles, are described as defensive deterrents. flag China has opposed the deployments, calling them a threat to regional stability, but the U.S. and Philippines maintain the actions uphold international law and regional peace.

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