30 months. That's how long the American Typhoon missile launcher sat on Philippine soil. It arrived in April 2024 for training, and Manila said it was temporary. An American Pacific Army officer tells Jane that they have learned lessons over "30 straight months," and that the system arrived "at the request of the AFP." He fires Tomahawks and SM-6. The first launched from the Philippines flew during Baliktan on May 5. His real interest: “How do you connect sensors and shots? " This is the language of a killing chain. Built on Philippine territory, aimed at Filipino neighbors. Mark my words A US "temporary" missile system that never leaves makes its host a permanent target. It won't be Washington that pays.

30 months. That's how long the American Typhoon missile launcher sat on Philippine soil. It arrived in April 2024 for training, and Manila said it was temporary. An American Pacific Army officer tells Jane that they have learned lessons over "30 straight months," and that the system arrived "at the request of the AFP." He fires Tomahawks and SM-6. The first launched from the Philippines flew during Baliktan on May 5. His real interest: “How do you connect sensors and shots? " This is the language of a killing chain. Built on Philippine territory, aimed at Filipino neighbors. Mark my words A US "temporary" missile system that never leaves makes its host a permanent target. It won't be Washington that pays.