
Investors Target Space Defense as New Frontier
Investment firms are increasingly channeling funds into space defense startups, recognizing space as a critical domain for national security and future conflicts.
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Investment firms are increasingly channeling funds into space defense startups, recognizing space as a critical domain for national security and future conflicts.

French space defense startup Dark has ceased operations despite raising $11 million and securing government contracts. The company cited a lack of foundational support.

The UK Space Command is developing new sensor technology with a £500,000 investment to protect critical national satellites from potential laser-based threats.

The UK government has launched a new project with £500,000 in initial funding to develop sensors capable of detecting and countering laser attacks on its satellites.

A former top Pentagon official explains how space has become a warfighting domain, prompting private firms like True Anomaly to build advanced defense technology.

Germany has announced a €35 billion investment in its sovereign space defense capabilities, a landmark decision aimed at enhancing national security by 2030.

Germany is investing €35 billion over five years to expand its military space capabilities, aiming to protect critical satellite infrastructure from growing threats.

SatNews and SpaceNews are launching a new EU Space Defence Track at the SmallSat Europe 2026 conference to focus on small satellites for European security.

Germany will invest €35 billion ($41 billion) in space defense by 2030 to counter growing threats from Russia and China, according to Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.

Germany has announced a plan to invest 35 billion euros ($41 billion) into its space defense capabilities by 2030, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.

Germany is considering offensive space capabilities after Russian spacecraft tracked German military satellites, marking a major policy shift amid growing threats from Russia and China in orbit.

Germany has committed €35 billion to bolster its space defense capabilities by 2030, signaling a major policy shift toward deterrence in orbit.