French President Emmanuel Macron announced a substantial increase in military space funding, committing an additional €4.2 billion (approximately $4.9 billion) for military space activities through 2030, raising the total to €10.2 billion. This funding aims to bolster France’s autonomous space defense capabilities in response to intensifying global competition and threats, with plans to deploy patrol and inspection satellites by 2027. Macron emphasized the importance of European strategic autonomy, reducing reliance on external powers for critical space infrastructure. This announcement coincided with the inauguration of France’s first operational Space Command and highlights a broader trend in enhancing national security within the evolving geopolitical landscape, reflecting both military readiness and industrial competitiveness in space.