Philippines set to acquire U.S. Typhon missile system
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Philippines set to acquire U.S. Typhon missile system
Sub: IR
Sec: Places in news
Context:
- The Philippines has announced plans to acquire the U.S. Typhon missile system to enhance its maritime defence, particularly in securing its sovereignty over disputed waters.
- China labelled the move as provocative and dangerous, warning that it could escalate tensions in the region.
About Typhon missile system:
- Typhon, also commonly referred to as the “Strategic Mid-range Fires System” (SMRF), is a United States Army transporter erector launcher
- The Typhon missile system is a land-based, mid-range missile defence system developed by US firm Lockheed Martin for the US Army, has a range of 300 miles (480 kilometres), though a longer-range version is in development.
- It is designed to offer enhanced aerial defence capabilities against threats such as aircraft, missiles, and other aerial targets.
About Philippines:
- The Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia.
- It is situated in the western Pacific Ocean, and consists of more than 7,000 islands.
- The islands are broadly categorized under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
- It is bordered by the Philippine Sea to the east, the South China Sea to the west, and the Celebes Sea to the south.
