China’s latest attack submarine is being prepared to neutralize America’s medium-range missile defense systems deployed in the Indo-Pacific, a semi-official military magazine has reported.Naval & Merchant Ships, a publication linked to China State Shipbuilding Corporation – a supplier to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy – stated that the new submarine may be equipped with advanced hypersonic missiles capable of executing covert strikes.This would allow the submarine to launch attacks from behind, bypassing enemy defenses and potentially threatening key military assets.The report also suggests that the new submarine, when operating alongside other PLA Navy assets, could force adversaries to spread out, making it easier to target US-deployed missile systems.This development comes amid reports that the US has stationed Typhon missiles in the Philippines to bolster its air defense capabilities amid mounting tensions with China.Manila and Beijing both have competing territorial claims over the South China Sea, fueling a series of maritime incidents, including vessel collisions and water cannon confrontations.The PLA has yet to confirm the existence of the new submarine under development.‘Will Not Sit Idly’China has strongly opposed the deployment of US-made defense systems in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in the Philippines.Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun warned in a press briefing following the arrival of the Typhon missiles in Manila that Beijing “will not sit idly by” when its security interests are threatened.He also urged the Philippines to “change its course” and “make a strategic choice” that prioritizes the fundamental interests of its people.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently stated that he would consider pulling the Typhon missiles from the country if China halts its aggressive actions over the disputed maritime territory.“Let’s make a deal with China: Stop claiming our territory, stop harassing our fishermen, stop ramming our boats … and I’ll return the Typhon missiles,” he remarked.The post China’s New Submarine Could Target Typhon Missiles in Philippines: Report appeared first on The Defense Post.