Manila, Feb. 12 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Wednesday said the military is keen on acquiring at least two submarines of the diesel-electric type as part of its ongoing modernization program.

"Hopefully, we can achieve that, within the specified time. Remember what we need is really funds in order for us to achieve the objectives that (is) set for the Horizon 3 of the (AFP) Modernization Program," he said.

The AFP Modernization Program has three Horizons. Horizon 1 was scheduled from 2013 to 2017; Horizon 2 was from 2018 to 2022 and Horizon 3, from 2023 to 2028.

However, the Horizon 3 acquisition list was overhauled into Re-Horizon 3, which was approved in January 2024, and slated to last for...