The Philippine military is targeting a missile system deal with the US.

On December 23, the Philippines announced plans to purchase the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests.

The Typhoon missile system can launch SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles with a range of over 1,600 km. (Source: Getty)

Earlier this year, the U.S. military deployed this medium-range missile system in northern the Philippines as part of its annual joint exercises with Manila.

Subsequently, Washington decided to deploy the system on Philippine territory despite Beijing's criticism that the move destabilized the Asian region. Since then, Philippine forces have used the system for operational training.

Speaking at a press conference, Lieutenant General Roy Galido, Commander of the Philippine Army, emphasized: "We plan to purchase this system because we see its feasibility and functionality as fitting our archipelago defense model." He noted that the number of missile systems Manila will purchase will depend on " economic factors."

Lieutenant General Galido added that, according to regulations, the Philippine military needs at least two years or more to purchase a new weapons system from the planning stage.

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