Bangladesh, April 23 -- The recent announcement by the US Army Pacific regarding the deployment of the 1st Multi-Domain Task Forces Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system to Northern Luzon, Philippines, as part of Exercise Salaknib 24, has captured significant global attention. This deployment, hailed as a “historic first”, is widely interpreted as a calculated strategic move by the United States to strengthen its footprint and assert its influence in the Indo-Pacific region. With tensions escalating in this crucial geopolitical arena, the deployment signifies a notable shift in the regional military dynamics and underscores the USs commitment to its strategic interests in the area.

The deployment of the Typhon missile sys...