The U.S. Army has indefinitely stationed a Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system in the Philippines, strengthening its Indo-Pacific deterrence strategy. U.S. Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll emphasized the system’s effectiveness, stating, “We proved the MRC’s deterrent effect via a dynamic deployment in the Philippines and look forward to all future power projection opportunities!” Originally positioned for military drills, the deployment has been extended, prompting strong criticism from China. Meanwhile, the U.S. Army is also considering stationing its Multi-Domain Task Force—including MRC and Long-Range Hypersonic Weapons—in Japan. The move aligns with Washington’s efforts to counter China’s growing military presence in the region.
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