Philippine Army to conduct familiarization exercise with US Typhon missile system in February

The Philippine Army will conduct another round of familiarization exercises with the US-made Typhon missile launcher, also known as the Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system, in February.

These exercises will be part of the Combined Arms Training Exercise (CATEX) Katihan and involve new units alongside those previously trained.

The training will focus on the system's payload delivery capabilities, not live firing.

The Typhon missile launcher has been transferred to an undisclosed location in the Philippines.

China has called for the removal of the missile system from the Philippines.

The Philippine Army aims to maximize familiarization with the MRC system with counterparts from the US Army Pacific (USARPAC).