European Governments Invest Heavily In Space Defense Capabilities
The European Union and its member states are ramping up their space spending plans in 2026, with a focus on building collective defense capabilities and reducing reliance on US space assets. The EU has launched a new Space Shield initiative, while the European Space Agency is funding dual-use space technologies. Germany, Spain, and Poland are among the countries increasing their space budgets, with Germany pledging €35 billion between 2026 and 2030. The move towards greater European autonomy in space may have significant implications for the global space industry, as reported by Breaking Defense.