Germany Eyes ‘Offensive Capabilities’ in Space to Deter Russia

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warned that Russia might deploy nuclear weapons in space, saying that Germany would spend billions to protect its satellites and that NATO allies should consider building “offensive capabilities” in orbit.

Germany plans to invest €35 billion ($41 billion) in space projects by 2030, Pistorius said. The money will flow into hardening military space systems against disruptions and attacks.