A U.S. Marine Air Defense Integrated System fires at a drone during a live-fire exercise as part of U.S.–Philippines joint military exercises at Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui in San Antonio, Philippines, on April 27, 2025. Ezra Acayan/Getty ImagesThe Trump administration plans to deploy more advanced missile systems to the Philippines to help deter the Chinese communist regime’s aggression, following high-level talks between senior officials from both sides in Manila on Feb. 16.The U.S. Department of State issued a joint statement on Feb. 16 regarding the 12th Philippines–United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue, which focused on expanding economic, political, and security engagements and boosting collaboration with regional allies.
US Plans to Deploy More Missile Launchers to the Philippines to Deter Chinas Aggression
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