ESA Approves Historic Budget for Space Defense
The European Space Agency has approved a historic €22 billion budget, allocating €1.35 billion to space defense for the first time in its 50-year history.
#European Space Agency#Space Defense#Aerospace
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Europe Sounds Alarm Over Russian and Chinese Satellite Threats
European officials are raising alarms over Russian and Chinese satellites aggressively stalking and jamming Western space assets, prompting a surge in defense spending.
#Space Defense#National Security#Russia
ESA Seeks €1 Billion for New Defense Satellite Network
The European Space Agency is seeking €1 billion for a new military-grade satellite network, a major strategic pivot for the traditionally civilian organization.
#European Space Agency#Space Defense#Satellite Technology
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.
#Space Defense#Venture Capital#Investment
French Space Defense Startup Dark Shuts Down Operations
French space defense startup Dark has ceased operations despite raising $11 million and securing government contracts. The company cited a lack of foundational support.
#Space Defense#France#Aerospace Industry
UK Developing Laser Detection Sensors for Satellites
The UK Space Command is developing new sensor technology with a £500,000 investment to protect critical national satellites from potential laser-based threats.
#UK Space Command#Satellite Technology#National Security
UK Launches Project to Defend Satellites From Laser Attacks
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.
#UK Space Agency#Satellite Technology#National Security
US Space Defense Shifts as Private Firms Build New Tools
A former top Pentagon official explains how space has become a warfighting domain, prompting private firms like True Anomaly to build advanced defense technology.
#Space Defense#True Anomaly#Military Technology
Germany Commits €35 Billion to Space Defense Technologies
Germany has announced a €35 billion investment in its sovereign space defense capabilities, a landmark decision aimed at enhancing national security by 2030.
#Germany#Space Defense#Military Technology
Germany Commits €35 Billion to Military Space Defense
Germany is investing €35 billion over five years to expand its military space capabilities, aiming to protect critical satellite infrastructure from growing threats.
#Germany#Military Technology#Space Defense
SmallSat Europe 2026 to Feature New EU Space Defence Track
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.
#SmallSat#Space Defense#European Union
Germany Commits €35 Billion to Space Defense by 2030
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#Space Defense#Military Spending