US deploys Typhon missiles in PH; China calls it 'dangerous'

The US deployed its Typhon missile system to the Philippines last April as part of joint military exercises, with the Philippine military planning to acquire the system as a deterrent.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning described the redeployment of the Typhon missile system as 'dangerous' and 'extremely irresponsible'.

Philippine Armed Forces (AFP) spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla stated that China's militarization in the West Philippine Sea is the actual danger, emphasizing that the Philippines is building up its defense capabilities.

Padilla confirmed on Friday that the Typhon system had been moved to another undisclosed location for training and logistical exercises, rejecting China's demand for removal of the missile launchers.

She stressed that it is an inherent right for every state to strengthen their defenses and modernize alliances without external interference.