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EU expands IRIS² constellation to 348 satellites, costs soar to €15.6B
space-policy21 days ago

EU expands IRIS² constellation to 348 satellites, costs soar to €15.6B

Europe’s IRIS² secure-connectivity constellation will grow to at least 348 satellites with total costs estimated at €15.6 billion, up from prior plans. The expansion adds 66 high-LEO satellites while the MEO shell remains at 18 and the low-LEO segment remains led by Hispasat. Funding will come from the SpaceRISE consortium (about €4B) and the EU/ESA (about €11.6B), with launches expected to begin in 2029. The upgrade is aimed at boosting secure government capacity inside the EU by around 60% and by 54% outside the EU, delivering a faster-to-market system for defense, security and public-safety services.

via spacenews.com|
#eu-defense#europe#funding
EU relies on US for defense but warns Trump off Meloni
world1 month ago

EU relies on US for defense but warns Trump off Meloni

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken says Europe will still rely on the U.S. for defense for five to ten years and urges Washington not to be angered by attacks on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after Trump mocked her; as Europe boosts defense spending and cross-border procurement, Belgium remains around 1.93% of GDP on defense by 2029, well below the 3.5% target for 2035.

via politico.eu|
#eu-defense#meloni#nato
Germany pushes for a European space command to curb reliance on US tech
defense3 months ago

Germany pushes for a European space command to curb reliance on US tech

Germany’s defense minister used a four-nation German-speaking defense summit to push a European Space Component Command and a multilateral space training academy, inviting Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg to shape the initiative from the design phase. Austria plans to launch several military satellites next year; Luxembourg and Switzerland highlight their space capabilities as Europe seeks greater autonomy from US tech. While concrete steps remain preliminary and largely conceptual, the gathering signals growing momentum for a European, rather than solely US-led, space defense.

via Defense News|
#defense#eu-defense#european-space-command
EU allies bolster Cyprus defense after Iran-made drone attacks
world5 months ago

EU allies bolster Cyprus defense after Iran-made drone attacks

After Iranian-made drones targeted the UK RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus, Greece, France and Germany pledged military support to Cyprus: France will send a warship and extra anti-drone/anti-missile systems, Greece has dispatched four F-16s and two frigates, and Germany agreed to send a warship. The drones were reportedly launched from Lebanon, likely by Hezbollah. Cyprus activated its Unified Defence Doctrine as part of a broader EU response, while the UK said its bases in Cyprus will not be used by the US for Iran-related operations.

via Euronews.com|
#cyprus#drones#eu-defense
Romania's Presidential Race: A Potential Shift in NATO Dynamics
international-politics1 year ago

Romania's Presidential Race: A Potential Shift in NATO Dynamics

Romania's upcoming presidential election could have significant implications for NATO, as the country's political direction may influence its defense policies and alliances. Meanwhile, Poland and the Netherlands are advocating for more flexible EU defense funding rules to accommodate "urgent needs," potentially benefiting non-EU arms manufacturers. NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, Admiral Pierre Vandier, has urged Europe to address vulnerabilities in space, IT, and military mobility to stay competitive in the global arms race. Additionally, European defense ministers are emphasizing the need for continued military investment amid concerns about Donald Trump's influence, while Hungary's proposal for EU defense funding rules could disadvantage French arms companies.

via POLITICO Europe|
#eu-defense#european-security#international-politics