US EditionUS forces deploy anti-ship missiles in Philippines and stage live-fire drills near China hotspots
- The U.S. military deployed an anti-ship missile launcher for the first time on Batan Island in the Philippines, which is near Taiwan and was unloaded by Marines.
- About 9,000 U.S. personnel and 5,000 Filipino military took part in live-fire drills in Zambales province.
- Lt. Gen. Michael Cederholm stated that the exercises were not for war planning but for the defense of the Philippines.
- China opposed the drills as provocative, while the U.S. and Philippines denied the exercises were aimed at any adversary.
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