Philippine forces have acquired supersonic cruise missiles from India, enhancing Manila's ability to target China's forces in disputed areas of the South China Sea.

China has accused the United States of “stoking military confrontation” with the recent deployment of a powerful missile launcher capable of firing weapons with a range of up to 1,600 kilometers to exercises in the Philippines.

China has accused the United States of escalating military tensions in the region following the recent deployment of a powerful missile launcher in the Philippines capable of firing weapons with a range of up to 1,

Amid military exercises between the US and Philippines, Washington is sending mid-range missile systems. Meanwhile, Beijing has urged friendlier cooperation.