Germany commits €35B to space defense over five years

Germany is allocating €35 billion ($40.6 billion) to space defense over the next five years. German Space Command chief Maj. Gen. Michael Traut called the Russian threat real, citing 2029 as a likely date for Moscow's readiness to attack NATO. Rheinmetall and Iceye will supply SAR satellite data for troops in Lithuania.

• German Defense Ministry earmarks €35B ($40.6B) for space defense through 2030
• Traut: intelligence points to 2029 as Russia's readiness date for a NATO attack
• Rheinmetall and Iceye to provide SAR satellite data for Bundeswehr troops in Lithuania
• Priorities are ISR, communications and protection from jamming on the eastern flank