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US and Philippines discuss more missile system deployments as tensions rise in South China Sea
Discussions focus on deploying anti-ship missile systems to Philippine coastal areas to deter aggression amid rising South China Sea tensions, U.S. and Philippine officials said.
- Amid rising South China Sea tensions, the United States and the Philippines discussed possible deployment of more missile launchers, with no final decision made, Romualdez said.
- Last year’s exercises saw the US military install a Typhon missile launcher in the northern Philippines, and an anti-ship missile launcher was transported to Batanes province this year.
- US warships conducted a freedom of navigation operation off Scarborough Shoal, and US ambassador MaryKay Carlson emphasized `Freedom of navigation is essential for the trillions of dollars worth of commerce that passes through these waters.`
- Following deployment discussions, China asked the Philippines to withdraw missile launchers, but President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejected that demand, and Beijing protested their installation.
- Romualdez said the talks reflect the strong US and Philippines defense partnership and that the Philippines is "a natural choice — and a strategic necessity" as America diversifies supply chains and rethinks global strategy.
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U.S. and Philippines discuss more missile system deployments as tensions rise in South China Sea
The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against aggression in the disputed South China Sea and other…
US, Philippines discuss missile system deployments as tensions rise
The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against aggression in the disputed South China Sea and other security hotspots, but no final decision has been reached by both...
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US and Philippines discuss more missile system deployments as tensions rise in South China Sea
The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against aggression in the disputed South China Sea and other security hotspots, but no final decision has been reached by both sides.
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