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Space and Microspace as Emerging Disruptive Technologies in Defense
What is the central argument of “Space and Microspace as Emerging Disruptive Technologies in Defense”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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Space has become a critical operational domain for modern militaries, providing essential services – from global communications and navigation to missile warning and intelligence – that underpin warfighting and strategic deterrence .
Since NATO adopted its 2019 Space Policy, Allies have recognized space “as a new operational domain, alongside air, land, maritime and cyberspace,” requiring dedicated attention and resources. By the mid-2020s, emerging space and microspace technologies – especially miniaturized satellite constellations – promise to be disruptive for military operations through 2035.
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Space and Microspace as Emerging Disruptive Technologies in Defense
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What is Space and Microspace as Emerging Disruptive Technologies in Defense?
Since NATO adopted its 2019 Space Policy, Allies have recognized space “as a new operational domain, alongside air, land, maritime and cyberspace,” requiring dedicated attention and resources.
Why does Space and Microspace as Emerging Disruptive Technologies in Defense matter for European defence?
By the mid-2020s, emerging space and microspace technologies – especially miniaturized satellite constellations – promise to be disruptive for military operations through 2035.
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