Macron Vows to Strengthen French Space Capabilities and Counter Threats in Space
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a €4.2 billion increase in military space spending, citing the need to counter threats in space and strengthen French space capabilities. The funds will support the 2027 launch of counter-space satellites, as well as accelerate development of early warning capabilities and AURORE ground-based space surveillance radar. Macron emphasized the need for European unity in space exploration and defense, and called for a European preference in space-related government contracts. Breaking Defense.