US keeps missile system in Philippines
Exclusive-US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise, tests wartime deployment
The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands, and is testing the feasibility of its use in a regional conflict,
Tensions rise in South China Sea between China and Philippines
The Philippines sent the Teresa Magbuana to the Sabina Shoal last April to deter China from seizing the reef, which it claims historic rights over. Beijing claims almost the whole of the South China Sea as its maritime waters, although an international arbitration panel rejected its claims in 2016.
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The Philippines is sending a new vessel to Sabina Shoal, replacing its coast guard ship Teresa Magbanua, which had a five-month deployment in the contested South China Sea region. This action, likely to provoke China,
US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise, tests wartime deployment
The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands. The Typhon system, capable of striking Chinese targets, remains for joint exercises and feasibility testing.
Philippines Eyes Future Missile Launchers Purchase, to Retain US Typhon System
The Philippines hopes to procure mid-range capability missiles in future and wants to utilise a U.S.-deployed Typhon system for its military training, with no immediate plan for it to be returned, a top security official said on Friday.
US missile system to remain in Philippines to give China ‘sleepless nights’
Washington is also testing the feasibility of the Typhon mid-range missile system’s use in a regional conflict.
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Conflict between China, Philippines could involve U.S. and lead to a clash of superpowers
The U.S. could be drawn into a conflict between China and the Philippines that's been roiling the South China Sea.