Typhon

Is US naval activity in Philippine waters to counter China’s Typhon objection?

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A US Navy ship’s recent appearance near the coastline of the Philippines could be an attempt to track Chinese submarine movement in disputed waters and also signal Washington’s unwavering support for its longtime ally over the deployment of the Typhon missile system, according to observers. In the early hours of December 29, the USNS Victorious … Read more

Philippines forges ahead with Typhon purchase plan: ‘China should not intervene’

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The Philippines is forging ahead with its retention of a US-made Typhon missile system, brushing aside China’s demand for its removal, in a move seen by experts as both a declaration of self-reliance and a calculated gamble in the face of mounting tensions in the South China Sea. The Philippine Army announced plans on Monday … Read more