The deployment of Typhon, which can be equipped with cruise missiles capable of striking Chinese targets, comes at a time of escalating tensions between Beijing and Manila over contested areas of the South China Sea
Read MoreBoth sides reviewed the outcomes of the third Service-to-Service interaction held just a day earlier, and expressed satisfaction with the steady enhancement of defence cooperation across various sectors
Read MoreThe United States deployed its Typhon missile system to the Philippines as part of joint military drills earlier this year
Read MorePhilippine pilots are taking part for the first time in multinational war games overseas, the Pitch Black war games involving 20 Indo-Pacific and European countries over a vast area of northern Australia
Read MoreOnce the agreement takes effect, Japan will be able to participate as a full member in the large-scale Balikatan military exercise conducted annually by the Philippines and the United States
Read MoreSpeaking at the opening of the Shangri-La Dialogue defence summit in Singapore, Marcos said that the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries had a vision for "peace, stability and prosperity" in the South China Sea
Read MoreDuring the visit, the ships will also participate in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with the Philippine Navy
Read MoreThe conduct against intruders disrespecting Philippine territorial integrity will be guided by law and the responsibility as a rules-abiding member of the international community, Prez said
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