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Germany adopts first national space security strategy, pledges €35 billion

Germany unveils its first national space security strategy, committing €35 billion by 2030 to bolster military space capabilities amid rising geopolitical threats.

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Germany adopts first national space security strategy, pledges €35 billion
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Germany has adopted its first national space security strategy, committing to invest €35 billion by 2030 in military space capabilities. This initiative positions Germany as the world"s third-largest spender on space defense, following the United States and China.

The strategy aims to address threats from Russia and China, focusing on enhancing satellite resilience and developing deterrence tools, including jamming and inspector satellites. This move reflects Germany"s growing emphasis on national security in the context of increasing geopolitical tensions.

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Germany adopts first national space security strategy, pledges €35 billion - DemState