Philippines, Typhon missile system and China

Philippines defends U.S. missile system deployment, seeks to acquire its own
The Philippines' defence minister on Tuesday justified the country's deployment of a U.S. medium-range missile system and plans to acquire its own, despite opposition from China, a longstanding rival in the South China Sea.
Philippines says it will acquire U.S. Typhon missile system, sparking warnings from China
The Philippines says it plans to buy the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race."
China again urges Philippines to withdraw US missile system in the name of peace
China once again urges the Philippines to withdraw the US Typhoon missile system at an early date, as the deployment of the system brings the risk of geopolitical confrontation and an arms race to the region.
Philippines Says To Acquire US Typhon Missile System
The Philippines said Monday it planned to acquire the US Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race".
Philippine military says will acquire US Typhon missile system
The Philippine military said Monday it plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests, some of which overlap with regional power China.
China condemns Philippine defence chief's remarks on China, US missiles
China on Wednesday condemned comments by the Philippine defence minister about China, calling them "baseless accusations" that "maliciously attacked" China's ruling Communist Party. Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday that the Philippines has the right to allow the deployment of a U.
Philippines Rejects China's Criticism Of US Missile Plan
The Philippine defence secretary rejected Chinese criticism of Manila's plans to acquire a US-built mid-range missile system, telling Beijing on Tuesday to stop its "saber rattling" and "interference" in internal affairs.
China stresses offensive nature of US Typhon missile system, urging the Philippines to honor its withdrawal commitment
In response to Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro's claims that the deployment of the US-made Typhon missile system ...
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Missile Deployment Fuels South China Sea Tensions
China urges the Philippines to embrace 'peaceful development' after Manila deploys a U.S. missile system during military ...
Early indications suggest Russian anti-aircraft system may have downed Azerbaijani jet, US official says. Here’s what we know
Early indications suggest that a Russian anti-aircraft system may have downed an Azerbaijan Airlines jet on Wednesday, a US official told CNN Thursday as Azerbaijan held a day of mourning for the ...
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Russian air defense missile caused plane crash over Kazakhstan, Azerbaijani government sources claim
A Russian surface-to-air missile caused the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines flight near Aktau, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijani ...
Russia attacks Ukraine energy system in major missile strike, Kyiv says
Russia attacked Ukraine's energy system and cities in its eastern region with cruise and ballistic missiles on Wednesday ...
Plane that crashed in Kazakhstan was shot down by Russian air defence system – Ukraine's Centre for Countering Disinformation
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane, which crashed in Kazakhstan on 26 December, was downed by a Russian surface-to-air missile ...
Air missile accident emerges as probable cause of crash tragedy
According to Azerbaijan Airlines, 37 passengers were Azerbaijani citizens. There were also 16 Russian nationals, six ...
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Manila plan over missile deployment condemned
Manila had promised the Typhon system deployed on its soil for annual joint military exercises in April would be pulled out ...