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.