Germany assesses Russian space nuclear threat, plans defensive and offensive space capabilities

Germany's military space command indicates that Russia may be developing technology to deploy nuclear devices in orbit. Such a deployment could disable satellite services and render orbital altitudes unusable for decades, posing a significant risk to global infrastructure.

In response, Germany is developing new military space capabilities. These include jammers, lasers, and a sovereign satellite communications network to protect its assets and those of allies.

Germany's strategy also includes the ability to disrupt

Germany's strategy also includes the ability to disrupt adversary space systems. This involves non-kinetic systems and inspection satellites, with long-term plans for spaceplanes.

These measures aim to establish a deterrent posture, encompassing both defensive and active components. The objective is to secure access to space while potentially limiting an adversary's space-based capabilities.