Two Philippine officials say that American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a U.S. mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrance despite China’s expressions of alarm.

Philippine military chief General Romeo Brawner supports the permanent presence of a US missile system in his country, despite China's objections. The

American and Filipino security officials have decided to keep the US mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely, despite China's objections. The move aims to bolster regional deterrence.

China has called for the Typhon’s removal from the Philippines as it sees the system as a threat in the region, analysts say.