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Germany Unveils €35 Billion Military Space Initiative Against Threats

2/3/2026

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Germany plans a €35 billion investment in military space capabilities to counter threats from Russia and China and to improve deterrence in space, led by Major General Michael Traut.
The initiative includes an encrypted SATCOM Stage 4 constellation with more than 100 satellites to bolster secure communications.
It also envisions non-destructive technologies like lasers and jamming to disrupt adversary spacecraft.
Germany will prioritize domestic and European suppliers for the program.

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Germany plans a €35 billion investment in military space capabilities to counter threats from Russia and China and to improve deterrence in space, led by Major General Michael Traut.
The initiative includes an encrypted SATCOM Stage 4 constellation with more than 100 satellites to bolster secure communications.
It also envisions non-destructive technologies like lasers and jamming to disrupt adversary spacecraft.
Germany will prioritize domestic and European suppliers for the program.