US EditionGermany Says Russian Satellites Are Shadowing Military Links, Unveils €35 Billion Space Defense Plan
Germany will invest €35 billion by 2030 to develop resilient satellite systems addressing jamming, blinding, and kinetic threats posed by Russian and Chinese space warfare capabilities.
- German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius warned that Russian satellites are tracking Intelsat satellites used by Germany, highlighting a growing threat in space activities.
- Pistorius announced Germany's plan to invest approximately 35 billion euros by 2030 for enhanced space projects and security architecture.
- The warning from Pistorius aligns with increased security incidents linked to Russia's actions over Europe, including airspace breaches.
- Denmark's Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen described recent incursions as a 'hybrid attack,' though lacking direct evidence of Russian involvement.
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Germany Pledges Billions to Supercharge Its Space Defense Arsenal
Germany is significantly ramping up its space defense capabilities, with Berlin pledging billions of euros to bolster national security in orbit. In response to escalating geopolitical tensions and the increasing militarization of space, the German government announced a comprehensive investment plan aimed at safeguarding critical satellite infrastructure and enhancing space surveillance. This strategic move underscores [...]
Germany is expanding in space. Up to 35 billion will be invested by 2030.
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Concern in Berlin about Russian satellites monitoring Intelsat – Accusations of "blinding" and interference
Germany's defense minister has warned that his country's satellites are being shadowed by Russian satellites. According to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, Russian and Chinese satellites pose an increasing threat: the politician warned at a space conference in Berlin that these devices can disrupt, blind, manipulate or even destroy other satellites and could also target German military communications.
Defense Minister Pistorius announces high investments in security-promoting space projects at the Space Congress in Berlin.
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