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Space as a New Operational Domain
What is the central argument of “Space as a New Operational Domain”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
Space as a New Operational Domain: The transformation of outer space into an autonomous. Defence-finance analysis; 5-page sourced DFM PDF report.
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-09-16
The transformation of outer space into an autonomous operational domain represents one of the most significant shifts in contemporary strategy. In earlier decades, space was largely perceived as a technical environment, a supporting dimension that enabled communication, navigation, and observation for operations taking place on land, at sea, or in the air.
Today, however, it is increasingly recognized as an independent theatre of competition, with unique physical, legal, and strategic features that cannot be reduced to other domains.
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Today, however, it is increasingly recognized as an independent theatre of competition, with unique physical, legal, and strategic features that cannot be reduced to other domains.
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