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US Typhon missile test in Philippines sparks Chinese anger

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The United States has conducted a live-fire test of its Typhon missile system in the Philippines, a move China has labeled its "worst provocation." This exercise, involving the ground-based vertical launch system capable of firing Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles, is the first since the system's deployment two years ago. Analysts suggest the missile's trajectory indicated a deliberate aim towards the Taiwan Strait, intensifying regional security concerns. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Liu Zhen ·

    Typhon launch of Tomahawk missile is ‘worst provocation’ by the US against China

    The United States’ first firing of its Philippines-based Typhon missile launcher last week marked the “worst provocation” in years in the South China Sea and Beijing should ramp up air defence and stealth strike drones in response, according to Chinese military observers. Beijing…

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