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The United States has announced plans to deploy additional advanced missile systems to the Philippines, intensifying strategic positioning in the contested South China Sea.

The move includes expanded mid-range and anti-ship launchers already stationed in northern Luzon and Batanes. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has rejected Beijing’s calls to withdraw the systems, stating they are strictly defensive.

In this report, we examine:

What the new missile deployments include

Why northern Luzon and Batanes matter strategically

China’s response and Manila’s rejection

The expanding U.S.–Philippine defense partnership

How joint military exercises fit into this development

This deployment comes amid ongoing maritime tensions in one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways.

The situation continues to evolve as both Washington and Manila reinforce defense cooperation in the region.

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