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US Army fires Typhon missile system in Philippines amid China concerns

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The US Army has conducted its first firing of the Typhon missile system in the Philippines during the Balikatan military exercises. This deployment, involving a missile system built by Lockheed Martin, marks a significant strategic move in the region. China has previously expressed opposition to the Typhon system's presence, citing its capability to strike Chinese territory. AI

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US Army fires Typhon missile system in Philippines amid China concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    US Army fires Typhon for first time in Philippines during Balikatan drills

    The US Army on Tuesday shot a Tomahawk missile from its Typhon Mid-Range Capability launcher system in the Philippines during a military exercise, marking the first time it has fired such a weapon since the system’s arrival in the country two years ago, which drew a rebuke from C…

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