France Pledges Billions to Counter Space Threats

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a major new investment in space defense on Wednesday. He committed an additional €4.2 billion to fund military activities in space. President Macron identified Russia as a primary source of rising tensions. The new funds are intended to prepare France for potential conflicts in space. This financial pledge will support efforts to protect French satellites and other space assets. The move signals a significant step in the growing militarization of space.