High above the equator, Russia is stalking satellites used by NATO armed forces
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- #Space Security
- #Satellite Warfare
- #Germany Defense
- Germany's defense minister, Boris Pistorius, warns of Russian spacecraft tracking German military satellites.
- Pistorius calls for increased investment in space security to counter threats from Russia and China.
- Russia and China are capable of jamming, blinding, manipulating, or destroying satellites, posing a direct threat.
- Satellite networks are described as the 'Achilles heel' of modern societies, with potential to paralyze countries.
- Germany plans to invest 35 billion euros in space security by 2030, focusing on satellite constellations, cybersecurity, and tracking capabilities.
- Pistorius suggests discussing offensive capabilities in space, marking a shift from Germany's previous stance against anti-satellite weapons.
- Historically, Germany has relied on the US and European allies for critical space capabilities but is now focusing on developing its own radar surveillance satellites.