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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.
- On Thursday, the United States discussed potential missile launcher deployments with the Philippines, with no final decision reached, as Romualdez said both sides consider the systems to bolster deterrence in the South China Sea.
- Last year’s exercises saw the US military install a Typhon missile system capable of firing Standard Missile-6 and Tomahawk missiles in the northern Philippines, as part of joint drills.
- Thursday, US ambassador MaryKay Carlson emphasized that `Freedom of navigation is essential for the trillions of dollars worth of commerce that passes through these waters.`
- Following deployment discussions, China warned that the installations threatened regional stability, but Philippine officials rejected that claim.
- Romualdez said the discussions highlight the strong US and Philippines defense partnership, reflecting efforts to promote peace through strength.
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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.
The United States and the Philippines are in talks to deploy additional missile launcher systems aimed at strengthening deterrence in the disputed South China Sea, ABC News reported.
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