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Macron Warns ‘Space War’ with Russia, Urges Urgent Investment in European Space Defense

Smriti Singh by Smriti Singh
June 21, 2025
in Geopolitics
Macron Warns 'Space War' with Russia, Urges Urgent Investment in European Space Defense

Macron Warns 'Space War' with Russia, Urges Urgent Investment in European Space Defense

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French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stark warning about the growing threat Russia poses to Europe — not just on Earth, but in space. In a dramatic statement that has sent ripples through both French political circles and the broader EU, Macron called Russia an “existential threat” and emphasized the urgent need to bolster Europe’s space defense capabilities.

“I have already explained this to the French women and men, and I am deeply convinced of this,” Macron said during a press briefing earlier this week. “Russia has become an existential threat for us, Europeans. And we must review our security rules. Therefore, we must increase investment in space. And that means we will act faster and more powerfully in the space defense sphere.”

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The remarks come amid escalating concerns over Russia’s military activities in orbit, including the deployment of satellite-disabling technologies and anti-satellite weapons (ASATs). Western intelligence agencies have reported unusual maneuvering of Russian military satellites in recent months, raising alarms about potential covert operations targeting European and allied assets in orbit.

Macron’s use of the term “space war” — though not officially declared — has been interpreted by analysts as a sign of shifting geopolitical calculations. For decades, space was considered a relatively neutral domain dominated by scientific cooperation and telecommunications infrastructure. But as military dependence on space-based systems grows, so too do the risks of confrontation.

“This isn’t just about satellites and rocket launches,” said Dr. Isabelle Fournier, a defense analyst at the Institut Français des Relations Internationales. “It’s about missile guidance, intelligence gathering, communications, early warning systems — all of it now runs through space.”

France has been among the most vocal EU nations in advocating for greater strategic autonomy, including in defense and technology. Macron’s comments are expected to accelerate initiatives within the European Union to develop a coordinated space defense strategy, possibly including new military satellites, anti-jamming technologies, and a rapid response capability to threats in orbit.

Critics, however, have accused Macron of fearmongering to justify rising defense budgets and further militarization of EU policy. “We must not rush into a new arms race above our heads,” warned Green Party lawmaker Amélie Gautier. “Diplomacy and regulation must come first.”

Despite the controversy, Macron’s message was unambiguous: the era of peaceful space may be coming to an end, and Europe must be prepared.

“We cannot afford to be naive anymore,” Macron concluded. “Space is no longer the final frontier — it’s the new frontline

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