The US Army successfully fired its new Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system, known as Typhon, from a launcher in Australia for the first time. The test sank an unspecified maritime target during the Talisman Sabre exercise in northern Australia.
China has previously expressed concerns over the MRC’s deployment in the region, warning that it risks escalating tensions and destabilizing security. However, the Army sees the system as a vital strike asset that closes a capability gap in the Pacific.
The test validated the ability to forward deploy long-range precision fires, according to Col. Wade Germann, commander of the 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force. It also provided valuable insights for future land-based maritime strike capabilities.
The MRC’s development followed the US withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 2019, which opened the door to the creation of new missile systems. The system has been deployed to the Philippines before, but this test marks its first deployment west of the international date line.
China has expressed frustration over previous deployments, with Beijing calling the MRC’s presence “a move to turn back the wheel of history” and warning that it could destabilize regional security. However, the Army remains committed to deploying the system in the region as part of its efforts to strengthen its military capabilities.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/us-army-fired-new-missile-system-western-pacific-first-time-2025-7