The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is planning to create a space center that will eventually evolve into a space force or command, according to AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr.This initiative, approved by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., aims to acquire satellites by 2028 to enhance military capabilities.

Brawner emphasized the necessity of satellites for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, as well as to integrate communication systems, command and control networks, missile systems, and drones.The AFP will collaborate with the Philippine Space Agency, prioritizing low-orbit satellites.While the U.S.and China have separate space branches, most nations' space units are under larger military branches.The AFP's restructuring under Marcos Jr.includes new commands like Cyber Command and Strategic Command, reflecting efforts to modernize and reorient defense strategies.This development underscores the Philippines' growing focus on space capabilities to bolster national security and operational efficiency.