space surveillance
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.
Germany Invests €35 Billion in Space Defence Against Growing Russian and Chinese Threats
Sep 26, 2025 02:11 am CST
Germany has announced a €35 billion ($41 billion) investment in space defence capabilities by 2030 to counter emerging threats from Russia and China. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius revealed plans for comprehensive space security architecture including satellite constellations, ground stations, secure launch capabilities, and enhanced space surveillance systems to protect against adversaries who can disrupt, jam, and destroy satellites.