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01:35 We will not be firing the SM-6.
01:38 We are testing the feasibility of bringing this weapon system by air
01:43 and offloading it into a secure and established space.
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02:00 The purpose of an armed forces, why we exist, is really to prepare for war.
02:05 There's no sugarcoating it. It's absolutely true.
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02:20 Whether without China, let's say for example in a parallel universe, China did not exist,
02:25 we would still be doing these exercises.
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02:40 Given the current geopolitical environment and concerns over China's increasing aggressiveness,
02:50 it's alright I think to prepare for it.
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02:58 It shows that in case of any contingency, then there is that capability to respond to it.
03:08 And I think that gives at least some assurance that anyone attempting to destabilize the region will not have an easy time.
03:16 There's a deterrence factor as well.
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03:46 For GMA Integrated News, Joseph Morong is your witness.
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