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European Space Shield (ESS): Extending Europe’s Defence Architecture into Orbit
What is the strategic, technological and financial relevance of European Space Shield (ESS) for European defence autonomy and allied capability?
The European Space Shield (ESS) represents the space-based pillar of Europe’s emerging system of defence and deterrence, conceived under the Defence Readiness Roadmap…
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-10-28
The European Space Shield (ESS) represents the space-based pillar of Europe’s emerging system of defence and deterrence, conceived under the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 as the logical culmination of the Union’s multi-domain integration strategy. Its creation responds to a rapidly evolving threat environment in which the boundaries between earth, air, and orbit have dissolved. The war in Ukraine has made visible the centrality of space to modern warfare — from satellite navigation and encrypted communication to real-time intelligence and targeting support.
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European Space Shield (ESS): Extending Europe’s Defence Architecture into Orbit
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What is European Space Shield (ESS): Extending Europe’s Defence Architecture into Orbit?
The European Space Shield (ESS) represents the space-based pillar of Europe’s emerging system of defence and deterrence, conceived under the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 as the logical culmination of the Union’s…
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