A Philippine platoon will be trained on using a US mid-range missile system next month, ahead of joint drills, Manila's military

Philippine soldiers will train on the U.S. military's intermediate range missile system during unilateral army drills next month as part of preparations for bigger exercises with U.S. counterparts, a military official said on Tuesday.

But the Army said the use of the Typhon missile launchers will be limited to subject matter expert exchanges, focusing on the orientation and familiarization of its capability.