PRELIMS BITS
The Philippines offered to remove the Typhon mid-range missile system, a U.S. missile system, if China ceases its aggressive actions in the South China Sea.
About Typhon Mid-Range Missile System
- Also Known As: The U.S. Army’s Strategic Mid-Range Fires (SMRF) System.
- Missiles: Capable of launching SM-6 missiles and Tomahawk cruise missiles.
- Aim: Provides a flexible, mobile solution to neutralize high-value enemy targets, such as air defense systems.