Germany has approved its first-ever national space strategy, committing €35 billion by 2030 to strengthen its military space capabilities and position itself as the world’s third-largest space defense spender after the United States and China.
The new strategy marks a major shift in Germany’s defense policy, emphasizing the growing importance of space as a strategic domain amid escalating global tensions. Berlin’s plan targets countering perceived threats from Russia and China and enhancing the security of its satellites and critical infrastructure.
Key objectives include expanding surveillance and reconnaissance networks, boosting satellite resilience against cyber and physical attacks, and developing advanced deterrence tools. Among the priorities are technologies for signal jamming and the deployment of “inspector satellites” capable of monitoring or safeguarding assets in orbit.
German officials described the initiative as essential for protecting national interests and ensuring Europe’s access to secure communication and navigation systems. The move aligns with broader NATO efforts to integrate space into defense planning, reflecting the increasingly contested nature of outer space operations.
