French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a sweeping new space strategy that positions space as an emerging battlefield.
He argued that future wars may begin in orbit, calling for robust defensive capabilities like lasers and electromagnetic jammers to protect satellites. The plan includes more than €16 billion in investments by 2030, and marks a shift toward greater French autonomy in space — reducing dependence on private companies or foreign powers. This announcement comes alongside the opening of a new headquarters for France’s Space Command.
Reference: Le Monde – “Macron warns of ‘brutalization’ of space warfare and unveils France’s new strategy” Le Monde.fr
