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US Typhon Missile System in Philippines Counters Growing Chinese Aggression

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US Typhon Missile System in Philippines Counters Growing Chinese Aggression
A mid-range capability launcher arrives in Northern Luzon, Philippines, on April 2024. Capt. Ryan DeBooy/U.S. Army
Stephen Xia
Sean Tseng
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Beijing recently condemned the U.S. deployment of Typhon missile launchers in the Philippines as a dangerous move that could spark conflict. The anger of the communist regime shows that it is afraid of deterrence.

Stephen Xia, a former PLA engineer, specialized in aviation equipment and engineering technology management. Since retiring from military service, he has been following the world's development of military equipment.