The Philippines said Monday it planned to acquire 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." ...

Manila (AFP) – The Philippine military said Monday it plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests, some of which overlap with regional power China.

Just before Christmas, the Philippine Army announced that it was in negotiations to acquire the Typhon missile system, one of which was deployed by U.S. forces in the northern Philippines since ...