US Typhon missiles: Encircling major Chinese cities
– 70% of China’s naval forces are within Typhon range
– 50% of China’s air forces are within Typhon range
Summary from Chosun Ilbo article.
Chosun Ilbo: 10/22 (Tue)
In April this year, the US deployed medium-range missiles on Luzon Island in the northern Philippines.
This has become a headache for China.
The US brought missile launchers to a joint military exercise with the Philippine military.
1. The missile launchers have been stationed there for six months.
2. There is even talk that the US military may be stationed there permanently.
Typhon system:
A mobile launcher that fires Tomahawk cruise missiles with a maximum range of 2,500 km.
1. In the event of an emergency, Chinese naval vessels crossing the Taiwan Strait will of course be within range.
2. Major airfields, naval bases, and missile bases along the southeastern coast of China are within range.
US Typhon launcher deployment plan:
The Philippines will not succumb to Chinese pressure and would like to purchase the Typhon system from the US for self-defense.
The US has announced that it is discussing with the Japanese government a plan to deploy Typhon launchers in Okinawa.
US participates in Salaknib exercise on Luzon:
In mid-April, the US Army participated in the Salaknib exercise together with the Philippine military.
1. On April 7 this year, the US Army relocated the Typhon Company of JBLM to Luzon by transport aircraft.
2. JBLM is the Typhon Company of Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington State.
Power of the Typhon system:
Developed by US defense company Lockheed Martin.
1. Typhon is a mobile launcher that fires Tomahawk and SM6 missiles from land.
2. Tomahawk is a medium-range cruise missile that can precisely attack targets while evading air defense networks.
South Korean Navy’s SM6 interceptor missile:
An anti-aircraft and anti-ship missile with a maximum range of 460 km that has been mainly used by the US Navy.
It has been modified for land launch so that it can be used by the South Korean Army.
Deployment of Typhon squadron to the Philippines:
In 2019, then-US President Donald Trump declared the withdrawal of this treaty.
1. However, Russia developed the short-range surface-to-surface ballistic missile “Iskander”.
2. China has mass-developed medium-range surface-to-surface missiles aimed at Guam and Japan, and deployed 2,000 of them.
Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo and Foreign Minister Wang Yi:
At the end of July, Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo in Laos.
1. Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized the US military’s deployment of medium-range missiles, saying it would cause regional tensions.
2. However, the US has not been shaken by China’s backlash.
General Romeo Browner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Philippine Armed Forces: August 29th press conference
The Philippines needs more advanced weapons to deal with its security situation.
1. The Philippine military has announced its intention to purchase the Typhon system.
2. At the end of July this year, the US announced $500 million in military aid to the Philippines.
Typhon precision strikes key Chinese bases:
Typhon missiles can attack ‘70% of the Chinese navy and 50% of its air force bases.’
1. China is only 600 km away from Luzon and the Taiwan Strait.
2. China’s Eastern Command, air force, navy and rocket force bases will all be destroyed.
America’s “Dark Eagle”: Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon/LRHW
The US debuts the “Dark Eagle” long-range hypersonic weapon with a range of 2,775 km.
When LRHW units enter Luzon, Beijing will be within range.
1. China has previously threatened the US with Dongfeng 17 (DF17) and Dongfeng 26 (DF26) medium-range missiles.
2. China will be attacked by the US with medium-range missiles.
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