https://spacewatch.global/tag/defense/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:37:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/defense/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/space-symposium-2026-e35b-space-avalanche-doubling-markets-killing-bureaucracy/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73118 At Space Symposium 2026, Torsten Kriening spoke with Walter Pelzer, Director General of the German Space Agency at DLR, about Germany’s role in Artemis 2, the rapid expansion of the European space market, and the need for a new approach to innovation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/spacewatchgl-analysis-good-morning-europe-this-is-your-wake-up-call/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72933
Written by K.P. Ludwig
Europe faces a narrowing window to achieve space security autonomy. As the US pivots toward missile defence and lunar competition, this analysis outlines the risks, dependencies, and urgent choices ahead.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/04/spacewatchgl-opinion-culture-not-cash-biggest-obstacle-to-europes-rearmament/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72567
Written by Daniel Biedermann
Defense budgets across the board are rising at a speed not seen in decades. The constraint is how that money is used. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/spacewatchgl-analysis-from-space-nostalgia-to-orbital-realpolitik-the-industrial-logic-behind-germanys-space-ambitions/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72308
Wirrten by K.P. Ludwig
Europe’s long‑delayed awakening to space as a strategic domain marks a new phase of continental defense thinking.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/amsterdam-space-symposium-how-the-eu-is-making-space-defense-ready-with-marjolijn-van-deelen/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71762 During the Amsterdam Space Symposium, SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Marjolijn van Deelen, Space Envoy at the European External Action Service. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/amsterdam-space-symposium-airbus-bets-big-on-one-europe-with-dr-michael-schoellhorn/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71722 At the inaugural Amsterdam Space Symposium, SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Michael Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space, shortly after their joint appearance on stage. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/dgi2026-day-2-the-elevated-analyst-and-europes-geoint-reality-check/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71512 Day two at DGI 2026 takes place on February 24th, the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For the geospatial intelligence community gathered at the QE2 Centre in London, the date carries particular weight. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/dgi2026-how-change-detection-changes-the-rules-of-defense-with-peter-round/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71481 At DGI 2026 in London, SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening speaks with Peter Round, Head of Europe and VP Business Development, Defense & Intelligence at EarthDaily Analytics, about what changes when a fully calibrated, AI-ready satellite constellation enters commercial operations this summer.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/dgi2026-day-1-its-getting-serious-europes-wake-up-call-on-sovereign-intelligence/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71494 Day one at DGI 2026, the world’s leading international geospatial intelligence event, delivered a clear and consistent message. From the opening sessions at the QE2 Centre in London, it became evident that the era of relying on others for critical intelligence capabilities is coming to an end.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/02/spacewatch-gl-opinion-the-moon-war-and-the-future-of-european-space/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71454
Written by Gilles Rabin
Kairos is the word that comes to mind when considering the second week of February 2026. The Munich Security Conference kicked off the movement, with the whole world talking about peace and, above all, war. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/l3harris-to-acquire-aerojet-rocketdyne/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 07:00:58 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45567 Aerospace and defense technology innovator, L3Harris Technologies, signed a definitive agreement with propulsion systems and energetics provider, Aerojet Rocketdyne, for L3Harris to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne for US $58 per share, in an all-cash transaction valued at US $4.7 billion, inclusive of net debt, L3Harris said. The deal is expected to close in 2023.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/spacewatchgl-opinion-going-into-space-part-2/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:00:56 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45136 This is the second part of an op-end article reflecting the EuroDefense network ongoing work from several national chapters with the objective to recommend a common ambitious high-level vision for European advancement in the Space Domain as it proves critical to Europe’s prosperity, security and defence.   Europe should build a space strategic culture that accentuates its strengths, minimizes its weaknesses and articulates and justifies its goals to the world and to itself.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/spacewatchgl-opinion-going-into-space-part-1/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45034 Space systems have become critical enablers for a wide variety of applications which are of paramount importance to the functioning of national and regionally/globally integrated economies, as well as the operations of Armed Forces.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/space-cafe-radio-pssis-space-security-series-ep-4-with-michel-friedling/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:00:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44495 In this fourth episode SpaceWatch.Global CEO and Publisher, Torsten Kriening talked with Major General Michel Friedling, Commander of the French Space Command about the French Space Defence Strategy and Goals for a European Space Command.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/space-cafe-radio-pssis-space-security-series-ep-3-with-paul-graziani/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:00:14 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44019 In this third episode, Editor-in-Chief Dr Emma Gatti interviewed Paul Graziani, Chief Executive Officer at COMSPOC Corp . Paul spoke about the exciting and complex position of those private companies working head to head with Government and Defense, discussed  the limits of these corporations, and how can the private sector help and be involved in the defense sector.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/06/the-global-space-competition-security-markets-and-sanctions/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:00:43 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41438 Space-based deliverables and services have become an integral part of life in most of the developed world. The space domain has witnessed a rapid increase in commercial capabilities and a growing number of nations worldwide are seeking to acquire space-derived benefits and in-house competences. Space thus is a dynamic environment]]>