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The Philippines announced plans to acquire the U.S. Typhon missile system to bolster maritime defense against China.

The U.S.-developed mid-range system, capable of striking up to 300 miles, aligns with Manila’s push to counter Chinese claims in the South China Sea.

Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea, a key global shipping route, despite an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis.

China condemned the move as provocative and warned of an arms race, urging restraint.

The Philippines, deepening U.S. ties under President Marcos, aims to enhance sovereignty protection amid rising confrontations with China. Full acquisition may take years, pending budget approval.

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[-] wurzelgummidge@lemmy.world -3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Since when did the Americans, who are the ones calling the shots, ever give a shit about brown people. They've got their Marcos puppet in power, that is all they care about.

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