Since the 2021 strategic vision, Belgium's defense sector has been strengthening its space capabilities, with the Force Air and Space renamed in October 2024 and a goal to expand to around 40,000 personnel by 2040.

By 2034, Belgium plans to invest nearly 617 million euros in space-related defense projects, focusing on microsatellites, sensors, and telescopes as part of its 2025 strategic goals.

Belgium is advancing its space capabilities with a strategic vision that emphasizes enhancing both military and civilian satellite monitoring, threat detection, and secure communication networks.

A key initiative is the development of the 'Galo' satellite observation program, designed to provide global, all-weather low Earth orbit coverage and be compatible with international partners.

Additional efforts include ground-based sensors for space surveillance to monitor satellites, space debris, and suspicious activities, addressing critical gaps in space monitoring.

Belgium aims to contribute to global space security by providing optical or radar sensors through collaborations with scientific organizations, within a civil-military framework overseen by Belspo.

The strategy also involves developing secure satellite communication, ongoing surveillance of GNSS systems via microsatellites, and expanding the Space Security Center, which has been partially active since January 2024.

These initiatives are driven by the increasing militarization of space, cyber threats, and anti-satellite weapon tests by nations like China, Russia, and the US, underscoring space as a vital military domain.