AFP on Marcos’ rocket launch plan: ‘The next high ground is space’

Col. Francel Margareth Padilla, spokesperson of Armed Forces of the Philippines, speaks to the members of the media during an AFP press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on August 20, 2024. (Photo from ARNEL TACSON / INQUIRER.net)

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said that the next domain of defense is “space,” supporting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s plans to conduct a rocket launch in 2027.

AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said during a press briefing on Tuesday that the AFP hails initiatives to advance space capabilities, including the space launch the president mentioned during his fifth State of the Nation Address on Monday.

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