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US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China’s alarm

The U.S. will deploy upgraded missile systems including Typhon and anti-ship launchers to strengthen Philippine defenses against South China Sea threats.

  • The United States plans to deploy more high-tech missile systems to the Philippines to deter aggression in the South China Sea.
  • China has expressed alarm over the U.S. missile systems being installed in the Philippines, calling them a threat to regional stability.
  • The U.S. and Philippines condemned China's activities in the South China Sea and reaffirmed support for freedom of navigation.
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US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarm

The United States is planning to deploy more high-tech missile systems in the Philippines to help deter aggression in the South China Sea, where the treaty allies again condemned China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”

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