What Has Been The Military Response To The Hurricane Disaster In The Philippines (Updated)

Typhoon Haiyan: British And US Warships Head For Philippines -- The Guardian

HMS Daring and USS George Washington lead military push to help relief effort with drinking water and air support

Britain and the US are sending warships to help relief efforts in the Philippines after typhoon Haiyan left thousands dead.

The Philippine government raised the official death toll to 1,744 on Tuesday, but the figure is expected to climb drastically, with authorities estimating that the storm killed 10,000 or more across a vast region of the country, and displaced about 660,000 others.

David Cameron said HMS Daring, which carries equipment to make drinking water from seawater, would provide humanitarian assistance and flights from its onboard helicopter. At least one Boeing C-17 military transport aircraft would be allocated to move humanitarian aid to areas that are most in need and hardest to reach, the prime minister said.

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More News On The Military Response To The Hurricane Disaster In The Philippines

U.S., Britain Send Warships To Help Philippine Relief Efforts -- Reuters
US, Britain Sending Warships to Help Philippine Relief Efforts -- Voice of America
US and UK send ships to typhoon-hit Philippines -- Channel 4 News
Typhoon Haiyan: British and US warships head for Philippines -- The Guardian
USS George Washington, Marines sent to Philippines for Haiyan relief efforts -- Stars and Stripes
US Marines land in Philippines as official death toll rises -- FOX news
Hagel sends US troops into Philippines to help with post-typhoon humanitarian efforts -- FOX News
U.S. Navy, Marines Speed to Philippines as Disaster Festers -- US News and World Report
Hagel Orders Aircraft Carrier, Ships to Philippines -- US Department of Defense
George Washington Battle Group to Support Philippine Recovery Efforts -- Navy.mil
USS George Washington, Marines sent to Philippines for Haiyan relief efforts -- Stars and Stripes
U.S. sends ships, aircraft carrier to aid Philippines -- Navy Times
Pentagon Orders Ships, Marines to the Philippines -- Military Times
U.S. sends aircraft carrier to bolster Philippines relief efforts -- Reuters
Pentagon orders aircraft carrier, ships to Philippines -- Global Post/AFP
US Navy Sends Aid to Philippines Typhoon Victims -- Voice of America
General asks for U.S. warships in typhoon relief -- CNN
US general: Typhoon Haiyan left total devastation -- Stars and Stripes/AP