Germany reportedly eyes military space spending splurge to counter ‘threats’ from Russia, China; typical double standards with Cold War mentality

By Deng Xiaoci, Published by Global Times, 4 February 2026 The head of German Space Command Michael Traut reportedly claimed that Germany is considering a 35 billion euro ($41 billion) military space push, including spy satellites, space planes and offensive lasers, citing so-called "threats" from Russia and China in orbit.

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Germany’s Arrow-3 Missile Defense Had No Chance Against Oreshnik Due to Limited Readiness

Photo: German Ministry of Defence. By Ivan Khomenko, Published by United24 Media, 12 January 2026 Germany’s newly deployed Arrow-3 missile defense system is currently unable to intercept Russia’s latest intermediate-range ballistic missile, known as “Oreshnik,” due to its limited operational readiness and the extreme speed of the target, Die Welt reported on January 11, citing NATO

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IAI signs USD 3.1 billion follow-on contract to expand Germany’s Arrow 3 missile defence programme

Photo: German Ministry of Defence. By Lukasz Prus, Published by Defence Industry Europe, 11 January 2026 Israel Aerospace Industries has signed a contract worth approximately USD 3.1 billion with Israel Ministry of Defense for the expansion of Germany’s procurement of the Arrow 3 missile defence system. The announcement follows the

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Germany approves new Arrow 3 missile defence system contract, lifting historic deal with Israel to $6.5 billion

Photo: German Ministry of Defence. By Lukasz Prus, Published by Defence Industry Europe, 17 December 2025 Germany’s Bundestag has approved a $3.1 billion expansion of the Arrow 3 air and missile defence contract with Israel. The move complements an initial agreement worth about $3.5 billion signed roughly two years ago,

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Germany begins to erect Arrow 3 missile defence system it bought from Israel

Arrow-3 interceptor. (Photo: Ministry of Defense) By AP Correspondent, Published by The Independent, 3 December 2025 The strategic move aims to bolster the nation's aerial protection following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Germany has officially inaugurated the initial components of its advanced Arrow 3 missile defence system, acquired from Israel. The

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