Germany Invests €35 Billion in Space Defence Against Growing Russian and Chinese Threats

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced Thursday that Germany will allocate 35 billion euros ($41 billion) toward space defence by 2030, citing growing threats from Russia and China.

During a press conference in Berlin, Pistorius emphasized that "Russia and China have in recent years rapidly expanded their capabilities for conducting warfare in space."

The Defence Minister highlighted the range of threats, noting that these nations "can disrupt, jam, manipulate or even physically destroy satellites," and reminded that "in space, there are no borders or continents."

To counter these emerging threats, Germany is "establishing structures within the German Armed Forces to enable us to effectively defend ourselves and deter potential adversaries in space," Pistorius stated.

The comprehensive space security architecture will include "a resilient system of satellite constellations, ground stations, secure launch capabilities and related services" as well as "cybersecurity for all space systems."

Additionally, Germany is enhancing its orbital monitoring capabilities by "improving our situational awareness in orbit through the use of radar, telescopes and the future deployment of space surveillance satellites."

The 35 billion euro investment represents a significant commitment to Germany's space defence capabilities over the next five years.