Philippines looks to space for bird’s-eye view of South China Sea threats

Asia - South China Morning Post · Jul 10, 2026

The Philippines is preparing to create a military space centre by 2028, a move that could help Manila strengthen surveillance, communications and command across its archipelago and in contested areas of the South China Sea. But analysts said the ambition would be constrained by the technical, financial and personnel hurdles of turning space assets into military capability. Philippine military chief General Romeo Brawner Jnr said on Tuesday that the initiative would enhance communications,...