U.S. and Philippines discuss more missile system deployments as tensions rise in South China Sea

MANILA, Philippines — The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against aggression in the disputed South China Sea and other Asian security hotspots, but no final decision has been reached by both sides, Manila's ambassador to Washington said Thursday.

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The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against aggression in the disputed South China Sea and other security hotspots, but no final decision has been reached by both sides

The U.S. military delivered a mid-range missile system called the Typhon to the northern Philippines as part of combat exercises last year; Beijing strongly protested the missile