Germany invests €35 billion in space defense against threats from Russia and China

The Federal Republic of Germany plans to 2030 year to spend 35 billion euros (41 billion US dollars) on the development of space defense. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced this, emphasizing the growing danger, which is the cosmic capabilities of Russia and China.

According to the minister, In recent years, these states have significantly expanded their arsenal of war in outer space, including the ability to jam, manipulate and physically destroy satellites. In space conditions, where there are no borders or geographical barriers, such capabilities pose a serious security challenge.

In response, Germany forms special units within the structure of the Bundeswehr to ensure defense capability and deter potential adversaries in space. The planned architecture of space security involves the deployment of stable satellite constellations, development of a network of ground stations, creating your own startup capabilities and related services, as well as comprehensive protection of all space systems from cyber threats.

in addition, the government is strengthening the country's ability to monitor the situation in orbit through the use of ground-based radars and telescopes, as well as through the future deployment of specialized space surveillance satellites.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com