Space brief: Defence concerns in space are growing
In Europe, for instance, space and defence matters were placed under the same Directorate-General – DEFIS (DG for Defence Industry and Space), which leads the European Commission’s activities in the Defence Industry and Space sector. Moreover, the first European Defence Fund, for the period 2021-2027, was launched, with a budget of close to EUR 8 billion to finance research and development, including on the space sector. The first calls for proposals was published in June 2021.