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Can the Philippines, “troublemakers”, acquire its own American-made missiles?

Pabio November 13, 2024

The Philippines plans to buy U.S.-made medium-range missile systems as part of a deterrence upgrade that analysts say is crucial to protecting the country’s sovereignty – while also warning that logistical challenges and financial could limit its effectiveness.

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro confirmed this government’s intention “to acquire capabilities of this type” in an interview with the Financial Times published on Sunday.

“We will not compromise our right to acquire this type of capabilities in the future on our territory,” he said.

Although Chinese officials did not comment on Teodoro’s statement, China’s official tabloid Global Times said on Tuesday that the Philippines was “poised to become a real troublemaker in the South China Sea” due to its military ambitions. , quoting a Chinese academic.