The Philippines said Monday it planned to acquire the US Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional “arms race”. The US Army deployed the mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines earlier this year for annual joint military exercises with its longtime ally,

Philippines to acquire U.S. Typhon missile system to secure maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of regional arms race.

CHINA said today that a plan by the Philippines to deploy mid-range missiles would be a provocative move that stokes regional tensions. The warning to the close ally of the United States comes as China slams the US for being the biggest threat to global security and for its occupation of part of Cuban territory.

The Philippines says it plans to buy the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race."

China has criticized the Philippines' decision to acquire the U.S.-made Typhon missile system, citing regional security concerns. The move comes amid heightened tensions between Manila and Beijing over disputed waters in the South China Sea.

The Philippine military says it plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect the country's maritime interests, some of which overlap with regional power China.