US recalls potent midrange missiles from Philippines used in South China Sea drills

Colonel Louie Dema-ala of the Philippine Army said on Tuesday the missile system will be returned to the US once other defence equipment used in the two exercises is shipped back. No reason was given as to why Washington has stopped the deployment.

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Defence ministers from China and US meet on sidelines of Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

On May 23, Philippine Defence Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said that his country was willing to host more weaponry from the US for the purpose of training exercises.

Additional reporting by Jeoffrey Maitem