#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: ILA 2026 – German Leadership Steps Up


Written by Gilles Rabin
As Europe searches for strategic autonomy in space, ILA Berlin 2026 offered a glimpse …
#SpaceWatchGL Opinion: ILA 2026 – German Leadership Steps Up

Written by Gilles Rabin
As Europe searches for strategic autonomy in space, ILA Berlin 2026 offered a glimpse of a changing balance of power. From the prominent presence of OHB, DLR, and ESA to growing links between space and defence, Germany demonstrated increasing confidence and influence. Yet questions remain about launch capabilities, industrial competitiveness, and whether Europe's newest space ambitions can ultimately be delivered.

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