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Germany vows to protect its interests in growing global space race
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on November 19, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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Germany unveils a space security strategy to protect its interests, investing 35 billion euros in infrastructure to deter conflicts.
Germany's Commitment to Space Security in Global Race
BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany will expand its security infrastructure in space to better protect its interests in a sphere where countries are already competing for dominance, said the foreign and defence ministers in a joint statement published on Wednesday.
The two ministries presented their new space security strategy to the cabinet on Wednesday, in which they commit to a peaceful, rules-based use of space while also pledging to build a space infrastructure strong enough to serve as a deterrent.
Germany's defence ministry alone plans to invest 35 billion euros ($40 billion) in space over the next few years, and the German military will form the backbone of the space strategy, said Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in the statement.
The strategy sets the framework for how Germany can better protect itself, said Pistorius, for example against the GPS signal disruptions by Russia in the Baltic Sea region.
"Space has long been an arena for military conflicts and economic competition, as demonstrated most recently by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine," said Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in the same statement.
"The race for dominance in space is in full swing. It is therefore all the more important that Germany protects its interests," he added.
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(Reporting by Miranda Murray; editing by Matthias Williams)
Key Takeaways
- •Germany plans to expand its space security infrastructure.
- •A new strategy focuses on peaceful, rules-based space use.
- •Germany's defense ministry will invest 35 billion euros in space.
- •The strategy aims to protect against GPS disruptions.
- •Space is a growing arena for military and economic competition.
Frequently Asked Questions about Germany vows to protect its interests in growing global space race
1What is space security?
Space security refers to the measures and strategies implemented to protect a nation's interests in outer space, including the safeguarding of satellites and ensuring the peaceful use of space.
2What is a deterrent in military terms?
A deterrent is a strategy or capability designed to discourage adversaries from taking hostile actions, often through the threat of retaliation or significant consequences.
3What is GPS signal disruption?
GPS signal disruption occurs when the signals from Global Positioning System satellites are interfered with, affecting navigation and timing services, often used in military and civilian applications.
