Beijing’s demands that Manila remove a U.S. missile system have backfired, as the Philippines' defense chief says his country is now determined to acquire its own midrange missile capability. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/06/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-defense-minister-teodoro-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #philippines #southchinasea #disputedislands #gilbertoteodoro #defense #philippinesjapanrelations #us #usmilitary #china #pla
The Japan Times · Philippines all in to get its own midrange missile system