Typhon Missile System:
The U.S. military has relocated its Typhon missile launchers within the Philippines to enhance their mobility and survivability, amid rising tensions with China and Russia.
- Typhon, also called the Mid-Range Capability (MRC), is a highly versatile and powerful missile system designed for surface-to-surface operations.
- It is a mobile, ground-launched missile system developed to provide the U.S. Army with enhanced long-range strike capabilities.
- Manufactured by U.S. firm Lockheed Martin, the Typhon Weapon System leverages a modular design that allows it to fire various missile types.
- The system is primarily equipped with two types of advanced missiles: the Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) and the Tomahawk cruise missile.
- The SM-6 (Range: 500 km) is a surface-to-air missile with the added capability to strike surface targets.
- The Tomahawk (Range: 2,500 km) is a cruise missile traditionally used for land-attack but increasingly capable of anti-ship missions as well.
- A full Typhon Weapon System battery comprises four launchers, a command post and reload and support vehicles.
