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Germany’s Air Force chief says the country would strike back if attacked, as Berlin articulates a new approach to space defense. The discussion highlights a €35 billion figure and unresolved questions over where Germany would draw red lines in responding to threats in space.
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Germany’s Air Force chief says the country would strike back if attacked, as Berlin articulates a new approach to space defense. The discussion highlights a €35 billion figure and unresolved questions over where Germany would draw red lines in responding to threats in space.
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