#analysis The global space industry is expanding rapidly, adding over 26,000 jobs between 2022 and 2023, particularly in countries like the US, Japan, India, and across Europe. This growth is nearly four times larger than the previous year, reflecting a thriving global space economy that has doubled in size over the last decade. In the US, the commercial space workforce increased by 4.8%, marking its seventh consecutive year of growth. Europe saw even faster growth, with countries like the UK growing its space workforce by 19%, and France, Germany, and Italy following closely behind. India and Japan are shifting from […]
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NATO’s European Members Struggling With Rebuilding Militaries Following Decades Of Drawdowns
#analysis According to a graphic-intensive report from Bloomberg Business, NATO’s European members are increasingly preparing for the possibility of a full-scale land war on their own territory after decades of focusing on counter-insurgency operations. A key concern among Europeans is the potential threat posed by Donald Trump, who has pressured NATO members to increase defense spending, warning that the U.S. may not assist them in a conflict. Trump’s comments reflect a broader sentiment in Washington, transcending party lines, that Europe should build stronger militaries. This view suggests that European nations can no longer rely solely on their mutual defense pact […]
MDA Investigating Low-Cost Interceptor Concepts, Envisions Two-Year Sprints
The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) recently issued a notice seeking innovative missile defense system technologies, architectures, and concepts aimed at developing low-cost interceptors or systems. The October 10 request for information (RFI) specifically calls for exploring technologies and prototypes to significantly reduce the cost per kill, excluding directed energy systems like high-energy lasers and high-power microwaves. The MDA expressed interest in using spiral development processes in two- to three-year sprints, beginning as early as 2025, to incrementally introduce new technologies and system builds for more affordable solutions. Final briefing papers for the RFI are due by November 15. Original […]
China Is Ready for War?
#analysis Amid China’s economic challenges, such as high youth unemployment and a troubled real estate market, some policymakers believe Beijing will need to cut its defense spending. However, China’s defense industrial base continues to grow rapidly, developing advanced weapons systems to deter and challenge U.S. military dominance. China is now the world’s largest shipbuilder and has significantly increased its production of modern fighter aircraft, warships, and missiles. With its defense industry on a wartime footing, China acquires weapons at a pace five to six times faster than the United States. To keep pace, the U.S. must urgently revitalize its own […]