European Union sees space as a new ‘battlefield’

In his speech at the opening of the European Space Conference, Josep Borrell stated that space has become an area of ​​strategic influence, it is already active in all walks of life, and it is seen as one of the main battlefields in security and defense.

“Space has now become a kind of battlefield where at least competition and confrontation will occur.” Borrell said, sharing his prediction that geopolitical competition on earth will increase in space.

“We must prepare for a space environment that will be increasingly competitive and competitive,” Borrell said. he used the phrase.

“THE ARMY USES 10 PERCENT OF SATELLITES”

Noting that governments around the world allocated $100 billion to space studies last year, Borrell claimed that there are currently 5,500 satellites orbiting in space.

“About 10 percent of the 5,500 satellites in space are owned or used by militaries,” Borrell said. Most of the others are also dual-use, meaning they are used by both civilians and the military. These satellites provide critical information to support our security and defenses.” he said.

Citing the war in Ukraine as an example to explain the strategic importance of satellites, Borrell said: “Satellite imaging and communications have proven to be a game changer for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the general public.” he performed the assessment of it. (AA)