French President Emmanuel Macron said he had approved the creation of a space command within the French air force to improve the country’s defence capabilities
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday announced the creation of a new national military space force command that will eventually be part of his country's air force.
"The new spatial and military doctrine that has been proposed to me by the ministry, which I have approved, will allow us to ensure our defence of space...," added. Observers see military activities -- including spy satellites, location tracing and jamming, communications and cyber attacks -- increasingly being set up in orbit around Earth.That includes the renewal of the France's CSO observation and Syracuse communication satellites, the launch of three CERES electromagnetic-monitoring satellites, and the modernisation of a spatial radar surveillance system called GRAVES.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
French heroics earn Alaphilippe yellow jersey for Bastille DayThomas de Gendt's heroics in holding off the chasing pack results in a stage win as French rider Julian Alaphilippe rides into yellow for Bastille Day.
Read more »
Gun-toting 'flyboard' pilot zooms through Paris skies for Bastille paradeWith a collection of powerful European leaders present at France's annual Bastille Day celebrations, the biggest crowd-pleaser is the man who rockets through the air on a hoverboard.
Read more »
Bones found at Port Macquarie beaches most likely from French touristBreaking: Forensic testing has revealed a number of bones found on the NSW Mid North Coast last month are most likely of missing French national Erwan Ferrieux | LucyCormack
Read more »
Bones found at Port Macquarie beaches most likely from French touristForensic testing has revealed a number of bones found on the NSW Mid North Coast last month are most likely from missing French backpacker Erwan Ferrieux.
Read more »
Women leading men in Tour de France equality pushThree Australian female cyclists are part of the InternationElles, a group pushing for greater equality in cycling.
Read more »