The Philippines military is planning to acquire a midrange missile system to bolster its defense capabilities against China in the disputed South China Sea. This move comes after the U.S. deployed its Typhon missile system in the northern Philippines earlier this year, leading to joint training exercises.
The Philippines top army official told reporters in Manila earlier on Monday that the military plans to acquire a midrange system to defend the country’s territory amid tensions with China in the South China Sea. “Yes, there are plans, there are negotiations, because we see its feasibility and adaptability,” Lt. Gen. Roy Galido said. The U.S.
deployed its Typhon midrange missile system in the northern Philippines in April and troops from both countries have been training jointly for the potential use of the heavy weaponry.China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that deployment of the weapon by the Philippines would intensify geopolitical confrontation and an arms rac
Philippines China South China Sea Missile System Geopolitical Tensions
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Philippines, China trade accusations over confrontation in South China SeaChina says the Philippines ships dangerously approached their Coast Guard, while Manila claims China's coastguard vessel fired water cannon on their ship.
Read more »
China says Philippines has 'provoked trouble' in South China Sea with U.S. backingChina has accused the Philippines of having 'provoked trouble' in the South China Sea with U.S. backing, following a new confrontation in the disputed waters.
Read more »
Philippines says China's coast guard fired water cannons and sideswiped its patrol vesselPhilippine officials say Chinese coast guard vessels backed by navy ships have fired powerful water cannons and blocked and sideswiped a Philippine patrol vessel at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
Read more »
China Issues New Missile Warning to US and PhilippinesChina urged Washington and Manila to withdraw the Mid-Range Capability missile system from the Philippines immediately.
Read more »
'Very unique' Russian submarine spotted in the South China Sea; Philippines deploys navy ship, warplanesThe 243-foot-long vessel is armed with a missile system that has a range of 7,450 miles, according to Russia's state-run TASS news agency.
Read more »
Philippines says China's coast guard blasts water cannon and sideswipes patrol vesselChinese coast guard vessels, backed by navy ships, have fired powerful water cannons and blocked and sideswiped a Philippine patrol vessel in renewed aggression in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
Read more »