U.S. Missile System Stays in Philippines Despite Chinese Protests

The Typhon mid-range missile system remains in Luzon for training and strategic purposes, heightening regional tensions.

The U.S. deployed the Typhon missile system to the Philippines for joint military exercises earlier this year and has no immediate plans to withdraw it.
The system is capable of launching Tomahawk cruise missiles, which can reach much of China's eastern seaboard, sparking protests from Beijing.
Philippine officials confirmed that the missile system will remain for training purposes and to test its feasibility in regional conflicts.
The deployment is part of a broader U.S. strategy to strengthen its military presence in the Asia-Pacific, particularly in response to potential threats to Taiwan.
China and Russia have condemned the deployment, accusing the U.S. of escalating an arms race and undermining regional stability.