Macron Warns: Space Has Become a Battlefield as France Boosts Military Space Investment by €4.2 Billion

Nov 13, 2025 09:44 am CST

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a €4.2 billion investment in military space capabilities through 2030, warning that "space is no longer a sanctuary, but a battlefield." Speaking in Toulouse, Macron detailed Russian space threats including satellite espionage and potential space-based nuclear weapons, while emphasizing Europe's need for independent space capabilities to ensure future security in an increasingly contested domain.